Virginia Geology Blue ridge and Valley and Ridge

Which type of rock is primarily found in the Blue Ridge mountains?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous and metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

• Limestone

What is the primary geological feature of the Blue Ridge?

• Desert

• Mountain chain

• Valley

• Plateau

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is a resource mined from the Blue Ridge?

• Silver

• Iron

• Coal

• Diamond

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which ancient geological feature contributes to the makeup of the Blue Ridge mountains?

• Ancient glaciers

• Ancient lava flows

• Ancient coral reefs

• Ancient sand dunes

What is the significance of the weathered rocks in the Blue Ridge?

• They create new mountains

• They supply sediment to the coast

• They form new rivers

• They produce volcanic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Blue Ridge mountains?

• Rugged terrain

• Covered with weathered rock

• Flat plains

• Metamorphic rock presence

Which of the following is a mineral mined from the Blue Ridge?

• Silver

• Tin

• Gold

• Lead

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

How old are the sandstone and shale in the Appalachian Plateau region?

• 100 mya

• 320 mya

• 550 mya

• 750 mya

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What type of terrain characterizes the Appalachian Plateau region?

• Flat plains

• Deep narrow valleys and steep rugged mountain sides

• Rolling hills

• Coastal beaches

What is the easternmost geographic region of Virginia?

• Valley and Ridge

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain