Virginia Geology Coastal Plain & Piedmont

The 5 physiographic provinces in Virginia are based on what 2 things:

• Climate and vegetation

• Rock type and topography

• Population and economy

• Soil type and water resources

The resources in the Chesapeake Bay are impacted by what 2 things:

• Climate change and pollution

• Nutrient levels and submerged aquatic vegetation

• Fishing and tourism

• Water temperature and salinity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Where are the youngest sedimentary rocks in Virginia found?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Valley & Ridge

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What does the sediment of the Coastal Plain consist of?

• Sand, gravel, shells, and clay

• Limestone and shale

• Granite and basalt

• Silt and loam

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

_____________ along the Chesapeake Bay are crucial for both ecological and coastal protection. They serve as a natural buffer against storms, protecting the mainland from storm surges and flooding, while also providing essential habitat for various species, including shorebird

• Mangrove swamps

• Barrier islands

• Levees

• Human intervention

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Where does the sediment in the Chesapeake Bay come from:

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Sierra Nevada

• The Andes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What type of mineral comes from the Coastal Plain:

• Gold

• Titanium bearing minerals

• Silver

• Copper

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What type of landforms does the Piedmont region consist of?

• High mountains and deep valleys

• Low rolling hills and shallow valleys

• Flat plains and deserts

• Steep cliffs and canyons

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the dominant rocks found in the Piedmont region?

• Sedimentary and volcanic

• Igneous and metamorphic

• Limestone and sandstone

• Basalt and pumice

What type of deformation has occurred to the rocks in the Piedmont region?

• Erosion and weathering

• Folding, faulting, and fracturing

• Melting and solidification

• Compression and expansion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2