Water Features in Virginia

Major Bodies of Water Virginia is bordered by two major bodies of water. The Atlantic Ocean was a transportation link between Virginia and other places like Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. The Chesapeake Bay provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation.

The two major bodies of water are:

• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Pacific and Chesapeake

Rivers: Virginia has many rivers. They were sources of food and they provided a pathway for exploration and settlement in Virginia. The four major rivers in Virginia are the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, the York River, and the James River. Which of the following is not a major river in Virginia?

• James River

• York River

• Potomac River

• Atlantic

Let's take a look at four of the rivers on the map above: the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, the York River, and the James River. Each of these rivers flows into the __________________________?

• Lake

• Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay

• Virginia Beach

Many early Virginia cities developed along the Fall Line. Fall Line is the natural border between the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Piedmont regions, where the land rises sharply and waterfalls prevent further travel on the river. A Fall Line is the natural border between ____________________________ .

• Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian Plateau.

• the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Appalachian Plateau.

• the Coastal Plain and Blue Ridge Mountains

• the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Piedmont regions

The four major rivers that flow into the Chesapeake Bay are separated by peninsulas. A peninsula is a piece of land bordered by water on three sides. What is a Peninsula?

• A flat land

• A piece of land surrounded by water

• A peninsula is a piece of land bordered by water on three sides.

• Fall line

The Chesapeake Bay is a water feature that is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a peninsula of land called the Eastern Shore. A peninsula is a piece of land bordered on three sides by water. The Chesapeake Bay provided the early ships a safe harbor from the crashing waves of the ocean. It was also a source of food and transportation. Chesapeake Bay provided ________________?

• safety

• a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation

• tourism

• homes for Indians

The James River flows towards the east, it crosses the Piedmont region, crashes over the rapids of the Fall Line into the Coastal Plain and eventually empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Like all rivers, the James flows downhill towards the sea. Richmond, the capital of Virginia, and Jamestown are two major cities located along its shores. What cities are located along the James River?

• Richmond and Jamestown located along the James River

• Yorktown and Jamestown

• Fredericksburg and Yorktown

• Yorktown and Richmond

The Potomac River is located in the northern part of the state. It is separated from the Rappahannock by yet another peninsula of land and flows downhill into the Chesapeake Bay. The beautiful city of Alexandria is located along the Potomac. What city is located along the Potomac River?

• City of Alexandria

• City of Fredericksburg

• Richmond

• Jamestown

Lake Drummond is located in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region. It is a shallow, natural lake surrounded by the Dismal Swamp. The Dismal Swamp is home to a variety of wildlife. George Washington explored and surveyed the Dismal Swamp. Lake Drummond is located in what region?

• Lake Drummond is located in the Valley and Ridge region.

• Lake Drummond is located in the Piedmont region.

• Lake Drummond is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains region.

• Lake Drummond is located in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region.

The York River is located north of the James. It is separated from the James River by a narrow peninsula. The York River also flows downhill into the Chesapeake Bay. The historic city of Yorktown is located along its shores. What major city is along the shore of York River?

• Jamestown

• City of Yorktown

• City of Alexandria

• Richmond