Virginia Geography
Name the 5 bordering states of Virginia!
Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina
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
I saw alligators doing what?
Chomping my pizza!
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?
Bonus: What are these three crops called together?
Beans, corn, squash
Bonus: The three sisters!
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
What language did the Cherokee native Americans speak?
Iroquoian
Name the 5 regions of Virginia!
Appalachian Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
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
My White Kitten does what?
Takes Naps!
Fred likes to do what?
What does Alex like to eat?
Fred likes to Rap!
Alex eats Potatoes!
This was the United States President during World War 1.
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