Appalachian Plateau

Appalachian Plateau

The Appalachian Plateau is one of Virginia's 5 geogrphic regions.

The Appalachian Plateau is the western most region of Virginia.

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Where is the Appalachian Plateau located?

• southwest Virginia

• northeast Virginia

• western Virginia

• southern Virginia

The Appalachian Plateau is known for coal mining.

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What does the word plateau mean?

• mountainous land

• low flat land

• elevated land that is flat on top

• Appalachian land

The Appalachian Plateau is part of the Cumberland Plateau.

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Which statement is true?

• Only a small part of the plateau is located in Virginia.

• The plateau is located near the Eastern Shore.

• The plateau is the source of many rivers.

• The plateau is made of ridges and valleys.