Virginia Waterways

What is a piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides?

• Plateau

• Island

• Peninsula

• Bay

The 4 major rivers include Potomac, Rappahannock, York and the

• Chesapeake Bay

• James River

• Atlantic Ocean

• Appomattox River

The city of Alexandria is located along which Virginia river?

• James River

• York River

• Rappahannock River

• Potomac River

What Ocean boarders Virgina?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which of the following is NOT an important river in Virginia?

• Rappahannock

• Mississippi

• James

• Patomac

The city of Fredericksburg is located on the ______ river.

• Potomic

• Rappahannock

• James

• York

Which city is located on the York River?

• Jamestown

• Yorktown

• Richmond

• Fredericksburg

Which 2 major cities are located on the James River?

• Jamestown

• Alexandria

• Richmond

• Yorktown

Which river has 2 major cities located on it?

• Potomic

• Rappahannock

• York

• James

Who surveyed and explored the Great Dismal Swamp?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• Christopher Columbus