Topography
How does where a person lives affect how they live?
A. It doesn't matter where you live, everyone lives the same way.
B. Where you live can change what you wear, the food you eat, and the activities you do.
C. Living in a city is exactly the same as living in the countryside.
D. The climate and land where you live only affect animals, not people.
B. Where you live can change what you wear, the food you eat, and the activities you do.
How has Virginia’s dependence on water features like the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean changed over time?
A. Virginia has always depended on the water for the same reasons.
B. People used the water for travel and food in the past, but now they mostly use it for fun activities and shipping goods.
C. People don't use the water features at all anymore.
D. Virginia's dependence has stayed the same.
B. People used the water for travel and food in the past, but now they mostly use it for fun activities and shipping goods.
Why are so many naval and armed forces personnel stationed in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region?
A. The land is very flat, so it is easy to build big houses.
B. It is far away from the ocean, so it is a safe place for the military.
C. The region has a large harbor and is located on the Atlantic Ocean, making it a good place for naval bases.
D. The region is the coldest in Virginia, which helps keep military equipment from overheating.
C. The region has a large harbor and is located on the Atlantic Ocean, making it a good place for naval bases.
How does Virginia's topography (the shape of the land) impact the lives of people living there?
A. The mountains, valleys, and flat land don't change how people live.
B. It affects where people can build cities, the kinds of jobs they have, and how they travel.
C. It only impacts what kind of trees can grow in a region.
D. The topography only affects the weather.
B. It affects where people can build cities, the kinds of jobs they have, and how they travel.
How do major bodies of water impact Virginia’s economy?
A. Water has no impact on the economy.
B. They only affect the fishing industry.
C. They are used for shipping goods, fishing, and attracting tourists, which helps the economy.
D. They only make it more difficult to build cities.
C. They are used for shipping goods, fishing, and attracting tourists, which helps the economy.
How do the geographic features of the Valley and Ridge and Appalachian Plateau regions influence their industries?
A. The industries are all the same in both regions.
B. The mountains and valleys in these regions are good for farming and mining for resources like coal.
C. The flat land in these regions is perfect for building large factories.
D. The industries in these regions are focused on fishing because of the many rivers.
B. The mountains and valleys in these regions are good for farming and mining for resources like coal.
How are Virginia's geographic regions similar and different from each other?
A. All regions have the same kind of land and weather.
B. They are all different and have no similarities at all.
C. They share some features like rivers, but have different land shapes and climates.
D. All regions have mountains and oceans.
C. They share some features like rivers, but have different land shapes and climates.
What is a peninsula and how does it influence the lives of people who live there?
A. A peninsula is a piece of land with water on all sides, and it makes travel difficult.
B. A peninsula is a large mountain, and it makes people's lives harder.
C. A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides, which makes it a good place for ports and fishing.
D. A peninsula is a type of lake.
C. A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides, which makes it a good place for ports and fishing.
What similarities do the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains regions of Virginia share and how are they different?
A. Both regions are very flat, but one has many rivers.
B. Both regions have different industries, but they share the same weather.
C. Both regions are next to each other and have rolling hills, but the Blue Ridge has much larger mountains.
D. Both regions have the same kind of land, but one is much warmer.
C. Both regions are next to each other and have rolling hills, but the Blue Ridge has much larger mountains.
What is a plateau and how is it different from the flat land in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region?
A. A plateau is a very flat, low area of land, just like the Coastal Plain.
B. A plateau is a tall mountain, while the Coastal Plain is a valley.
C. A plateau is a large, flat area of land that is high up, while the Coastal Plain is a low, flat area of land near the ocean.
D. A plateau is a deep lake.
C. A plateau is a large, flat area of land that is high up, while the Coastal Plain is a low, flat area of land near the ocean.
How does the Chesapeake Bay help Virginians?
A. It only provides a place to build houses.
B. It is only used for transportation.
C. It provides a safe harbor for ships, food like seafood, and places for fun activities like swimming and boating.
D. It has no impact on people’s lives.
C. It provides a safe harbor for ships, food like seafood, and places for fun activities like swimming and boating.
How does the Fall Line impact travel in Virginia?
A. It makes travel easier because it is a very flat area.
B. It is a line of waterfalls and rapids where rivers become difficult to travel by boat.
C. It is a big hill that cars cannot drive over.
D. It has no impact on travel at all.
B. It is a line of waterfalls and rapids where rivers become difficult to travel by boat.
How are cities located along rivers different from cities located in mountainous regions?
A. Cities along rivers are built to use the river for transportation and trade, while cities in mountains are often built around natural resources like coal.
B. Cities are all exactly the same, no matter where they are.
C. Cities along rivers are colder, and cities in mountains are warmer.
D. Cities along rivers are smaller, and cities in mountains are bigger.
A. Cities along rivers are built to use the river for transportation and trade, while cities in mountains are often built around natural resources like coal.