VS.2 Virginia's Geography - Vocabulary

Front

An edge or boundary line.

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bordering

Front

A piece of land bordered by water on three sides.

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peninsula

Front

The natural border between the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region and the Piedmont Regions, where waterfalls prevent further travel on the river.

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Fall Line

Front

An area of elevated land that is flat on top.

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plateau

Front

Using words such as "next to", "north of", "to the left of" to describe where something is located.

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Relative Location

Front

Which state borders Virginia to the North?

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Maryland

Front

Which state borders Virginia to the Northwest?

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West Virginia

Front

Which state borders Virginia to the West?

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Kentucky

Front

Which state borders Virginia to the Southwest?

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Tennessee

Front

Which state borders Virginia to the South?

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North Carolina