Regions of Virginia Quiz

Which region is #1 and what is the land like?

• Coastal Plain - flat land near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay

• Piedmont - rolling hills, west of the fall line

• Blue Ridge Mountains - old, rounded mountains

• Appalachian Plateau - elevated land that is flat on top

Which region is #2 and what is the land like?

• Coastal Plain - flat land near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay

• Piedmont - rolling hills, west of the fall line

• Blue Ridge Mountains - old, rounded mountains

• Valley and Ridge - includes the Great Valley of Virginia

Which region is #3 and what is the land like?

• Valley and Ridge - includes the Great Valley of Virginia

• Appalachian Plateau - elevated land that is flat on top

• Blue Ridge Mountains - old, rounded mountains

• Coastal Plain - flat land near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay

Which region is #4 and what is the land like?

• Appalachian Plateau - elevated land that is flat on top

• Valley and Ridge - includes the Great Valley of Virginia

• Piedmont - rolling hills, west of the fall line

• Coastal Plain - flat land near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay

Which region is #5 and what is the land like?

• Blue Ridge Mountains - old, rounded mountains

• Coastal Plain - flat land near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay

• Appalachian Plateau - elevated land that is flat on top

• Piedmont - rolling hills, west of the fall line

What is the area surrounded on the map?

• The East Coast

• The Western Mountains

• The Northern Valley

• The Southern Plains

What is a peninsula?

• An area of land that is surrounded by water on three sides

• A mountain range

• A desert

• A forest

Which ocean is shown and why was it important for Virginia?

• Atlantic Ocean - Provided transportation links between Virginia, Europe, and Africa

• Pacific Ocean - Provided fishing opportunities

• Indian Ocean - Was a source of pearls

• Arctic Ocean - Used for ice trade

What body of water is shown in the image and why was it important for Virginia?

• Chesapeake Bay - It provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation

• Mississippi River - It was used for cotton trade

• Great Lakes - They provided fresh water

• Amazon River - It was a source of exotic plants

Which river is this and what major city is located along it?

• Potomac River - Alexandria

• Mississippi River - New Orleans

• Hudson River - Albany

• Colorado River - Denver