Virginia's Geographic Regions and Industries

The video provides an overview of Virginia's five regions: Appalachian Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Each region's location, characteristics, industries, and products are discussed. The Appalachian Plateau is known for coal mining, the Valley and Ridge for farming, the Blue Ridge Mountains for tourism, the Piedmont for transportation, and the Coastal Plain for shipbuilding and fishing. The video also highlights Virginia's major rivers, which originate from the Blue Ridge Mountains and flow into the Chesapeake Bay.

Which region in Virginia is known as the 'toe of the boot'?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

• Valley and Ridge

What is a major industry in the Appalachian Plateau?

• Tourism

• Farming

• Shipbuilding

• Coal Mining

Which valley is known as the first great valley in the Valley and Ridge region?

• Shenandoah Valley

• Roanoke Valley

• James Valley

• Potomac Valley

What is a primary product of the Valley and Ridge region?

• Apples

• Peanuts

• Textiles

• Seafood

Which mountain peak is the highest in Virginia?

• Mount Royal

• Mount Blue

• Mount Rogers

• Mount Mitchell

What is a key industry in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

• Coal Mining

• Textile Manufacturing

• Tourism

• Fishing

What natural feature serves as a border between the Piedmont and Coastal Plains?

• Chesapeake Bay

• Fall Line

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Appalachian Plateau

Which industry is prominent in the Piedmont region?

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Shipbuilding

• Horse Riding

What is another name for the Coastal Plain region?

• Plateau Region

• Valley Region

• Tidewater Region

• Mountain Region

Which of the following is a product of the Coastal Plain region?

• Coal

• Textiles

• Dairy

• Seafood