VA Studies: Geography

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Facts from the VA Pacing Guide

What is Relative Location?

Relative location may be described using terms that show connections between

two places such as “next to,” “near,” or “bordering.”

What two large bodies of water border Virginia?

The Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay are the

large bodies of water that border Virginia.

What 5 states border Virginia?

The states that border Virginia are West Virginia,

Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North

Carolina.

What state is number 1?

Kentucky is number 1

What state is number 2?

West Virginia is number 2

What state is number 3?

Maryland is number 3

What state is number 4?

North Carolina is number 4

What state is number 5?

Tennessee is number 5

What are the five geographic regions of

Virginia?

There are five geographic regions in Virginia. The

Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont (land at the foot of the mountains), Blue Ridge

Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and the Appalachian Plateau.

Which region is this?

Blue Ridge Mountains

Which region is this?

The Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

Which region is this?

Appalachian Plateau

Which region is this?

Piedmont

Which region is this?

Valley and Ridge

What is the Fall Line and which two regions does it

divide?

Fall Line: The natural border between the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Piedmont Regions, where waterfalls prevent further travel on

the river.

What kind of land does the Coastal Plain have and

where is it located?

The Coastal Plain region is flat land located near the

Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. It

includes the Eastern Shore and it is located east of the

Fall Line.

What kind of land is the Piedmont Region and where is it located?

The Piedmont region is rolling hills and is located west of the Fall Line.

What type of land are the Blue Ridge Mountains and where are they located?

The Blue Ridge Mountains are old, rounded mountains.

They are part of the Appalachian mountain

system. They are located between the Piedmont and

Valley and Ridge regions.

Which region is the source of many rivers?

The Blue Ridge Mountain Region

What type of land is the Valley and Ridge region and where is it located?

The Valley and Ridge region includes the Great Valley

of Virginia and other valleys separated by ridges.

Located west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

What type of land is the Appalachian Plateau and

where is it located?

The Appalachian Plateau is elevated land that is flat

on top. It is located in South West Virginia. Only a small part of this plateau

is located in Virginia.

What are the 2 products and 3 industries of the Coastal

Plain?

Coastal Plain :Products: seafood and

peanuts Industries: Shipbuilding,

tourism, and military bases

What are the 2 products and 3 industries of the Piedmont region?

Piedmont:Products: Tobacco products,

information technology Industries: Federal and state

government, farming, and horse industry

What is the 1 product and what are the 2 industries of the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Blue Ridge Mountains:Products: apples

Industries: Recreation and farming

What are the 4 products and 1 industry of the Valley and

Ridge Region?

Valley and Ridge:Products: Poultry, apples,

dairy, and beefIndustries: Farming

What is the 1 product and 1 industry of the Appalachian

Plateau?

Appalachian Plateau:Products: Coal

Industries: Coal mining

What is a peninsula?

Peninsula: a piece of land bordered by water on

three sides.

What is the importance of the Atlantic Ocean?

The Atlantic Ocean provided links between Virginia and

other places.

What is the importance of the Chesapeake Bay?

The Chesapeake Bay provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and

other transportation.

What are the 4 major rivers in Virginia from North to

South?

PotamacRappahannock

YorkJames

Which river is this?

Rappahannock River

Which river is this?

York River

Which river is this?

Potomac River

Which river is this?

James River

Which cities are on the James River?

The James River flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

Richmond and Jamestown are located along the

James River.

Which city is on the York River?

The York River flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

Yorktown is located along the York River.

Which city is on the Rappahannock River?

The Rappahannock River flows into the Chesapeake

Bay. Fredericksburg is located along the

Rappahannock River.

Which city is on the Potomac River?

The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

Alexandria is located along the Potomac River.

What is the importance of the rivers? (What did they

provide?)

Each river was a source of food and provided a

pathway for exploration and settlement of Virginia.

What is the Eastern Shore?

The Eastern Shore is a peninsula bordered by the

Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic

Ocean to the east.