Geography of Virginia Quiz

Which of the following are bordering states of Virginia?

• Kentucky

• Tennessee

• New York

• South Carolina

Answer explanation

Mustard - Maryland, With - West Virginia, Ketchup - Kentucky, Tastes - Tennessee, Nasty - North Carolina

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VS.2a

Match the following region name to the number where it is located on the map.

(Remember: A Very Big Purple Cat)

• 5

• Piedmont

• 3

• Valley and Ridge

• 2

• Coastal Plain/Tidewater

• 4

• Blue Ridge

• 1

• Appalachian Plateau

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VS.2b

What two bodies of water border Virginia?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• The Gulf

• Chesapeake Bay

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VS.2c

Label the Compass Rose with the correct cardinal directions.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

N

SE

NW

E

NE

SW

S

W

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VS.2a

What are the four major rivers in Virginia? Click ALL that apply!

(Remember: Please Remember Your Jacket)

• Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James
• Roanoke, Potomac,

  New York, Johnson

• Lake Drummond, Chesapeake Bay, Dismal Swamp, Atlantic Ocean

• Smith Mountain, Philpott, Blackwater, Craig

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VS.2c

Select all of the true statements.

• The Coastal Plan contains flat land.

• The Coastal Plain is west of the Fall Line

• The Coastal Plain includes the Eastern Shore

• The Coastal Plain is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean

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VS.2b

How many states border Virginia?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

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VS.2b

Which number represents the region with rolling hills and is known as "land at the foot of the mountains?"

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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VS.2b

What land feature best describes this image?

• Lake

• Peninsula

• Coastal Plain

• Valley

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VS.2b

What is a plateau?

• A piece of land surrounded by water

• A type of mountain

• Area of elevated land that is flat on top

• A rolling hill

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VS.2b