Unit 1 VA Studies 4th SOL

Front

What region of Virginia is located just west of the Fall Line and has rolling hills and fields?

Back

Piedmont

Front

What natural border between the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and the Piedmont prevents further travel on the river?

Back

Fall Line

Front

The four major rivers of Virginia all flow into the–

Back

Chesapeake Bay

Front

The Chesapeake Bay was a major source of—

Back

food and transportation

Front

Piedmont is a French word that means—

Back

at the foot of mountains

Front

What water feature provided transportation links between Virginia and other places, such as Europe, Africa, or the Caribbean?

Back

Atlantic Ocean

Front

According to the map above, what state borders Virginia to the south?

Back

North Carolina

Front

The places on the map above are located along the—

Back

James River

Front

An area of elevated land that is flat on top is called a(n)–

Back

Plateau

Front

The first European settlers in Virginia built their homes east of the Fall Line because–

Back

it was easier to transport goods and people