Geography of Virginia test review

What separates the 4 major rivers of Virginia?

• oceans

• islands

• peninsulas

• fall lines

Why did the settlers build their settlements/towns near the Fall Line?

• it was easier to transport people and goods

• they could farm the land better there

• there were many more natural resources at the Fall Line

• the climate was more mild at the Fall Line

How many regions does Virginia have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What's so special about the Chesapeake Bay?

• It provides food and shelter.

• It provides a safe harbor and food.

• It provides transportation and fresh drinking water.

• It provides fresh drinking water and a safe harbor.

What do you call an area of elevated land that is FLAT on top?

• plateau

• peninsula

• fall line

• coastal plain

What are Virginia's 2 large bordering bodies of water?

• Chesapeake Bay

• Pacific Ocean

• James River

• Atlantic Ocean

You are standing at the Fall Line. In what direction would you go to get to the Piedmont region?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Which states are at A and B?

• A - Maryland, B - North Carolina

• A - Tennessee, B - Kentucky

• A - Kentucky, B - North Carolina

• A - West Virginia, B - Tennessee

What is the natural border that separates the Tidewater from the Piedmont region called?

• Fall Line

• Rapids Route

• the Chesapeake Bay

• Eastern Shore

What are two important characteristics of the York River?

• Alexandria is located on the York River.

• It flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

• Yorktown is located on the York River.

• Richmond is located on the York River.