Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

The Coastal Plain is one of Virginia's 5 Geographic Regions

Multiple Choice

The Coastal Plain (Tidewater ) includes the __________ _________.

• Atlantic Ocean

• Eastern Shore

• Chesapeake Bay

• Fall Line

The Fall Line is a natural border between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.

There are four peninsulas in Virginia, the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, the Peninsula, and the Eastern Shore.

Multiple Choice

What separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of Virginia?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Potomac River

• Chesapeake Bay

• James River

Each of the five geographic regions have distinct features.

The Coastal Plain (Tidewater) is called the Tidewater because of its many wide rivers and water features.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 major rivers in Virginia?

• Mississippi

• Rappahannock

• York

• James

Multiple Choice

Which water feature is a shallow lake located in the Dismal Swamp?

• James Lake

• South Holston Lake

• Lake Anna

• Lake Drummond

The Coastal Plain (Tidewater) is located near two large bodies of water.

Multiple Choice

The Coastal Plain is bordered by which two large bodies of water? (Select 2)

• Potomac River

• Chesapeake Bay

• James River

• Atlantic Ocean

• Potomac River