Bordering States
How many states border Virginia?
5
Give the characteristics of the Piedmont region
1) Rolling Hills 2) West of the Coastal Plain, East of Blue Ridge Mountains, 3) Known as "foot of the mountains"
If you are traveling by boat in Fredericksburg, on which river would you be sailing?
Rappahannock
The biggest industry for the Valley and Ridge region is this
Farming
Fall Line
Which state borders MOST of Virginia to the South?
North Carolina
What type of land is in the coastal plain region?
Flat
This body of water is located between the main land and eastern shore
Chesapeake Bay
The Coastal Plain Region is known for this
Fishing, ship building, military, tourism
Where is Virginia located on a map of the United States?
Virginia is to the EAST of these two bordering states
Kentucky and West Virginia
What small region is all the way to the west of Virginia?
Appalachian Plateau
The river that flows through Richmond is this.
James
Coal is produced in this region.
Appalachian Plateau
What IS the Fall Line?
The natural border consisting of waterfalls and rocks that separates the Coastal Plain region and Piedmont region making travel along the rivers there difficult.
Which state borders Virginia to the North?
Maryland
This region is to the west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has areas of flat land and sharp ridges.
Valley and Ridge
This natural lake is located in the Coastal Plain region bordering North Carolina
Lake Drummond
Farming, IT, and Federal Goverment jobs are the top industries for this region.
Piedmont
The mountains (specifically the Blue Ridge Mountains!)
Which state borders Virginia to the SOUTHWEST?
Tennessee
This region is between the Valley and Ridge and Piedmont regions
Blue Ridge Mountains
In which region is the Great Dismal Swamp located?
Coastal Plain
Apples, Recreation, and Farming are all found in this region.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Peninsula