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WorksheetsVA Geology Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which Virginia province is shown on the map?
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Piedmont
c)
Valley and Ridge
d)
Blue Ridge
2.
The Appalachian Plateau is the best place in Virginia to find -
a)
Coal
b)
Kyanite
c)
Sand
d)
Gravel
3.
Which Virginia province is seen on this map?
a)
Piedmont
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Appalachian Plateau
4.
What sedimentary rock is found in the Valley and Ridge that is responsible for Karst Topography?
a)
Limestone
b)
Sandstone
c)
Granite
d)
Coal
5.
Which region of Virginia was created by weathering, erosion and the settling of sediments over millions of years?
a)
Piedmont
b)
Appalachian Plateau
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Blue Ridge
6.
Which region used to be covered by a large prehistoric ocean?
a)
Piedmont
b)
Appalachian Plateau
c)
Valley and Ridge
d)
Blue Ridge
7.
The ridges in the Valley and Ridge are made up of what rock?
a)
limestone
b)
granite
c)
slate
d)
sandstone
8.
Which of the follow is limestone NOT used for?
a)
concrete
b)
insulation
c)
construction
d)
crushed stone
9.
This region is best known for its valuable resources like kyanite and high quality slate:
a)
Piedmont
b)
Appalachian Plateau
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Blue Ridge
10.
Which of the following is NOT part of Virginia's Geologic History?
a)
A huge proto-ocean used to cover the Valley and Ridge
b)
Africa has collided with Virginia/Eastern US twice
c)
Volcanos used to be a part of the Coastal Plain
d)
A prehistoric swamp used to cover the Appalachian Plateau
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