Virginia Geography
Name the 5 regions of Virginia.
Appalachian Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
What body of water provides transportation links between Virginia and other countries in Europe and Africa?
Atlantic Ocean
How many presidents were born in Virginia?
8
Shipbuilding, fishing, and tourism are all top industries in which region?
Coastal Plain
Who first gave Native Americans the name "Indians"?
Christopher Columbus
The eastern shore is a ______________.
Peninsula
This body of water was a source of food, provided safe harbor, and provided transportation to early settlers.
Chesapeake Bay
Name the president whose nickname was "Father of the Constitution."
James Madison
Coal mining is an important industry in which region?
Appalachian Plateau
During summer, Virginia Native Americans grew what three crops?
Beans, corn, squash
Which region is directly west of the fall line?
Piedmont
Name the 5 major rivers of Virginia in order from North to South.
This president's presidency was nicknamed the "Era of Good Feelings."
James Monroe
What is a top product in both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Valley and Ridge regions?
Apples
Native Americans hold _____________ to teach about their culture through signing, dancing, and storytelling.
powwow
Which state borders Virginia to the west?
Kentucky
What two cities are located on the James River?
Jamestown and Richmond
Which president from Virginia served the shortest term (31 days)?
William Henry Harrison
Soybeans and peanuts are a top product from which region?
Coastal Plain
What language did the Powhatan tribe speak?
Algonquian
Which region is a part of the Appalachian Mountain System, includes the Great Valley of Virginia, and is West of the Piedmont?
Valley and Ridge
Lake Drummond is located inside the ________________, which is home to a variety of wildlife.
Lake Drummond
This president wrote "Fourteen Points", a plan for world peace.
Woodrow Wilson
Tobacco was replaced by ______________ as the top exported agricultural products.
Livestock and livestock products
What was the name of the town that served as headquarters for Chief Powhatan?
Werowocomoco