VA Studies SOL Study Guide Day 1 Quick Check

1. What state does the #3 represent on the map?

• Maryland
• Kentucky
• North Carolina
• West Virginia

2. What does the #8 represent on the map?

• Chesapeake Bay
• Atlantic Ocean
• James River
• Pacific Ocean

3. What VA region is represented by the #2 on the map?

• Piedmont
• Appalachian Plateau
• Tidewater
• Valley and Ridge

4. What VA region is represented by the #1 on the map?

• Piedmont
• Valley and Ridge
• Blue Ridge Mountains
• Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

5. The order of the regions of VA are: 1. Coastal Plain/ Tidewater 2. Piedmont 3.Blue Ridge Mountains 4. Valley and Ridge 5. Appalachian Plateau

• True
• False

6. Which of the following are characteristics of the Blue Ridge Mountains?

• Flat land
• Old rounded mountains
• rolling hills
• source of many rivers

7. Which of the following are characteristics of the Piedmont region?

• flat land
• old rounded mountains
• rolling hills
• source of many rivers

8. A well-known industry of the Appalachian Plateau is

• Farming
• Technology
• Coal mining
• Horse racing

9. Select all of Virginia's 4 major rivers.

• York River
• James River
• Rappahannock
• Potomac
• Cheaspeake Bay

10. What city is located on the Potomac River?

• Richmond
• Alexandria
• Yorktown
• Fredericksburg