VA Studies: Quiz #1

What region is a source of many rivers?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

What region is made up of rolling hills?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

What region has flat land and includes the Eastern Shore?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

What region includes valleys separated by ridges and is west of the Blue Ridge Region?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

What region is an area of elevated land that is flat on top and located in southwest VA?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

What is the natural border between the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont regions, where waterfalls prevent further travel on the river?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Chesapeake Bay

• Fall Line

• Peninsula

What important city is located along the Potomac River?

• Alexandria

• Jamestown

• Richmond

• Yorktown

What important city is located along the Rappahannock River?

• Alexandria

• Fredricksburg

• Richmond

• Yorktown

What important city is located along the York River?

• Alexandria

• Fredricksburg

• Richmond

• Yorktown

Which two important cities are located along the James River?

• Alexandria & Fredricksburg

• Fredricksburg & Jamestown

• Richmond & Jamestown

• Yorktown & Richmond