Virginia's Water Features

What separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of Virginia?

• Atlantic Ocean
• James River
• Chesapeake Bay
• Potomac River

Which rivers flow into the Chesapeake Bay?

• Potomac and Mississippi
• James and York
• Rappahannock and Shenandoah
• Mississippi and James

What body of water provided transportation links between Virginia and Europe?

• James River
• Atlantic Ocean
• Chesapeake Bay
• Potomac River

The York, James, Rappahannock, and Potomac are four major-

• mountain chains.
• regions of Virginia.
• plateaus in Southwest Virginia.
• river that flow into the Chesapeake Bay.

The body of water that provided a safe harbor for the settlers and was a source of food and transportation was the-

• Pacific Ocean.
• Mississippi River.
• Chesapeake Bay.
• Hudson Bay.

The body of water that runs near Richmond and Jamestown and flows into the Chesapeake Bay is the-

• James River.
• York River.
• Potomac River.
• Rappahannock River.

The body of water that runs near Yorktown and flows into the Chesapeake Bay is the-

• James River.
• York River.
• Potomac River.
• Rappahannock River.

The body of water that runs near Alexandria and flows into the Chesapeake Bay is the-

• James River.
• York River.
• Potomac River.
• Rappahannock River.

How many major rivers are located in the Coastal Plain region?

• 3
• 6
• 4
• 2

On which river is the city of Alexandria located?

• York
• Potomac
• Rappahannock
• James