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WorksheetsEs_GOALS_topic15 (Virginia Geology)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following are some of the major mineral resources of Virginia? (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
Diamonds, sapphires, and rubies
Coal, granite, and limestone
Sulfur, fluorite, and cobalt
Gold, silver, and copper
In which province would clay, sand, and gravel deposits be found? (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
Appalachian Plateau
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Caves are found in Virginia's Valley and Ridge province because the area is underlain by - (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
granite
shale
gneiss
limestone
The folding and faulting found in the rocks of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia were created by - (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
collisions of continental plates
wave action of prehistoric ocean
the Coriolis effect
heating and cooling of the prehistoric atmosphere
Which region of Virginia is classified as the Piedmont? (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
1
2
3
4
From the Piedmont province to the Coastal Plain, the land drops as much as several hundred feet. This drop, which is abrupt in some places and gradual in others, is known as the Fall Line. What features(s) would rivers exhibit when they cross the Fall Line? (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
Waterfalls and rapids
Sudden increases in water volume
Significantly higher water temperatures
Shallow beds and slow currents
The fossil fuel found in greatest abundance in Virginia is - (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
oil
coal
natural gas
methane
Many quarries in Virginia produce crushed stone. What industry uses the most crushed stone? (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
Plastics
Construction
Electronics
Steel
The presence of many metamorphic rocks in Virginia is an indication that the area has been subjected to - (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
intense heat and pressure
limited volcanic activity
deep ocean venting
massive solar bombardment
The mineral resources of Virginia can be conserved by doing all of the following except - (Released VA DOE SOL Question)
recycling
reducing
regenerating
reusing
