Geography of Virginia Quiz

What is the main objective of this lesson?

• To locate and describe the five regions of Virginia

• To identify the major cities in Virginia

• To understand the climate of Virginia

• To learn about Virginia's history

Which region is also known as the Tidewater region?

• Blue Ridge Mountain

• Coastal Plains

• Valley and Ridge

• Piedmont

What natural feature separates the Tidewater and Piedmont regions?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Appalachian Mountains

• Fall Line

• Chesapeake Bay

What does the word 'Piedmont' translate to?

• Land of the hills

• Land at the foot of the mountains

• Land of the valleys

• Land of the rivers

Which region is characterized by rolling hills and farmland?

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

• Blue Ridge Mountain

Which mountain range is part of the Blue Ridge Mountain region?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Range

How old is the Blue Ridge Mountain range approximately?

• 1.2 billion years

• 2 billion years

• 500 million years

• 3 billion years

Which region spans most of Virginia's western border?

• Valley and Ridge

• Blue Ridge Mountain

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plains

Why does the Valley and Ridge region receive less snow and rain?

• It is at a lower altitude

• It is surrounded by mountain ridges

• It is further from the ocean

• It is closer to the equator

What is the Appalachian Plateau region characterized by?

• Beaches

• Old rounded mountains

• Rolling hills

• Flat land with a flat top