WorksheetsGeography of Virginia test review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
What separates the 4 major rivers of Virginia?
oceans
islands
peninsulas
fall lines
Why did the settlers build their settlements/towns near the Fall Line?
it was easier to transport people and goods
they could farm the land better there
there were many more natural resources at the Fall Line
the climate was more mild at the Fall Line
How many regions does Virginia have?
2
3
4
5
What's so special about the Chesapeake Bay?
It provides food and shelter.
It provides a safe harbor and food.
It provides transportation and fresh drinking water.
It provides fresh drinking water and a safe harbor.
What do you call an area of elevated land that is FLAT on top?
plateau
peninsula
fall line
coastal plain
What are Virginia's 2 large bordering bodies of water?
Chesapeake Bay
Pacific Ocean
James River
Atlantic Ocean
You are standing at the Fall Line. In what direction would you go to get to the Piedmont region?
north
south
east
west
Which states are at A and B?
A - Maryland, B - North Carolina
A - Tennessee, B - Kentucky
A - Kentucky, B - North Carolina
A - West Virginia, B - Tennessee
What is the natural border that separates the Tidewater from the Piedmont region called?
Fall Line
Rapids Route
the Chesapeake Bay
Eastern Shore
What are two important characteristics of the York River?
Alexandria is located on the York River.
It flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
Yorktown is located on the York River.
Richmond is located on the York River.
What are three important characteristics of the James River?
It flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
Fredericksburg is located on the James River.
Jamestown is located on the James River.
The James River is the source of many rivers.
Richmond is located on the James River.
Which region is a small part of a HUGE plateau that continues into other states?
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge Mountains
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
The Blue Ridge Mountains and mountains found in the Valley and Ridge are a part of what large mountain system?
Allegheny Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Great Valley Mountains
What is the name of the natural lake found in the Great Dismal Swamp?
Lake Drummond
Lake Anna
Dismal Swamp Lake
Tidewater Lake
If you went to Fredericksburg to do some shopping, what major Virginia river are you close to?
Potomac River
Rappahannock River
York River
James River
What separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of Virginia?
Atlantic Ocean
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Lake Drummond
What city is located along the Potomac River?
Jamestown
Yorktown
Fredericksburg
Alexandria
Which region's name means "land at the foot of the mountains"?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge Mountains
Tidewater
Appalachian Plateau
Which region is the source of many rivers?
1
3
4
5
Which region has flat land, is east of the Fall Line, and includes the Eastern Shore?
Appalachian Plateau
Great Dismal Swamp
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
What can you find in the Valley and Ridge region?
deserts
the Great Valley
the Great Dismal Swamp
Eastern Shore
Where would you find the Appalachian Plateau?
northwest Virginia
southwest Virginia
northeast Virginia
southeast Virginia
What would you cross to go from Virginia to other places, such as Europe or Africa (it provided a transportation link)?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac River
Virginia has a variety of ______________ because of its mild climate with 4 distinct seasons.
regions
animals
seafood
vegetation (plant life)
The region that is found between the Piedmont region and Valley and Ridge region is the ______________.
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge Mountains
Eastern Shore
Which state is at letter "E"?
Kentucky
Tennessee
Maryland
North Carolina
Which answer list correctly labels the map?
1 - Piedmont, 2 - Valley and Ridge, 3 - Tidewater, 4 - Blue Ridge Mountains, 5 - Appalachian Plateau
1 - Piedmont, 2 - Appalachian Plateau, 3 - Coastal Plain, 4 - Valley and Ridge, 5 - Blue Ridge Mountains
1 - Coastal Plain, 2 - Piedmont, 3 - Blue Ridge Mountains, 4 - Valley and Ridge, 5 - Appalachian Plateau
1 - Appalachian Plateau, 2 - Valley and Ridge, 3 - Blue Ridge Mountains, 4 - Piedmont, 5 - Coastal Plain
What is the name of the Virginia peninsula that is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean?
Eastern Shore
Fall Line
Great Dismal Swamp
Lake Drummond
