Virginia's Geography and Natural Resources

The video tutorial covers various topics related to Virginia's geography and natural resources. It begins with an analysis of aerial photographs to identify land types such as forests and farmland. The tutorial then explains the concept of watersheds, highlighting the James River Watershed's impact. It discusses the economic importance of crushed stone in construction. The video also explores geologic processes in Virginia's coastal plain, focusing on erosion and deposition. Mountain formation through continental plate collisions is explained, followed by an overview of Virginia's natural resources, emphasizing coal. Finally, the tutorial describes Virginia's physiographic provinces and their unique features.

What is the best description of the area shown in the aerial photograph?

• Forest and farmland

• Folded mountains and rivers

• Deeply eroded bedrock

• Extensive urban development

Which watershed has the greatest impact in Virginia due to its size?

• York River Watershed

• Rappahannock River Watershed

• James River Watershed

• Potomac River Watershed

How is crushed stone primarily used in Virginia?

• As a fuel source

• In jewelry making

• For construction material

• For agricultural purposes

What geological process is common in the coastal plain of Virginia?

• Earthquakes

• Erosion and deposition

• Volcanic activity

• Mountain building

What causes the formation of mountains like the Blue Ridge Mountains?

• Collisions of continental plates

• Erosion by rivers

• Wind erosion

• Volcanic eruptions

What is Virginia's most important natural resource for its economy?

• Coal

• Timber

• Oil

• Natural gas

Which physiographic province is known for its dinosaur fossils?

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

Why are caves commonly found in Virginia's Valley and Ridge Province?

• Presence of volcanic rocks

• Erosion of limestone by acidic groundwater

• Erosion of sandstone

• Formation by tectonic activity

What is the primary use of limestone in Virginia?

• Creating plastic

• Making steel

• Manufacturing glass

• Producing concrete

In which physiographic province are wetlands most prevalent in Virginia?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain