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Virginia Geography Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a state that borders Virginia?

a)

Florida

b)

Maryland

c)

Ohio

d)

Georgia

2.

What is the name of the river that forms part of Virginia’s northern border?

a)

York River

b)

Potomac River

c)

James River

d)

Rappahannock River

3.

Which body of water do the four major rivers of Virginia flow into?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Gulf of Mexico

c)

Chesapeake Bay

d)

Lake Erie

4.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five regions of Virginia?

a)

Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

b)

Blue Ridge Mountains

c)

Great Plains

d)

Valley and Ridge

5.

Which river is NOT one of the four major rivers of Virginia?

a)

James River

b)

York River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Rappahannock River

6.

Which state is located directly to the south of Virginia?

a)

North Carolina

b)

Pennsylvania

c)

Tennessee

d)

West Virginia

7.

Which region of Virginia is known for its flat land and is closest to the Atlantic Ocean?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

c)

Blue Ridge Mountains

d)

Appalachian Plateau

8.

Which of the following states does NOT border Virginia?

a)

Tennessee

b)

Kentucky

c)

South Carolina

d)

West Virginia

9.

Which river flows through the city of Richmond, Virginia?

a)

Potomac River

b)

James River

c)

York River

d)

Rappahannock River

10.

If you travel from the Coastal Plain region to the Appalachian Plateau, which region would you pass through last before reaching the plateau?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Blue Ridge Mountains

c)

Valley and Ridge

d)

Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

11.

Arrange the following regions in order from east to west: Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau.

a)

Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau

b)

Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau

c)

Coastal Plain, Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau

d)

Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Plateau

12.

Which two major rivers of Virginia are located north of the James River?

a)

Potomac and Rappahannock

b)

York and James

c)

Rappahannock and York

d)

Potomac and York

13.

If you are standing in the Appalachian Plateau region, which bordering state are you most likely closest to?

a)

Maryland

b)

Kentucky

c)

North Carolina

d)

Pennsylvania

14.

Which region of Virginia is known for its rolling hills and is located between the Coastal Plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains?

a)

Valley and Ridge

b)

Piedmont

c)

Appalachian Plateau

d)

Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

15.

Why are the four major rivers of Virginia important to the Chesapeake Bay?

a)

They provide fresh water and nutrients to the bay.

b)

They are used for mountain climbing.

c)

They separate Virginia from other states.

d)

They are the only rivers in the United States.

16.

A student wants to visit all five bordering states of Virginia in one trip. Which states should they plan to visit?

a)

Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia

b)

Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia

c)

Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, West Virginia

d)

Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, West Virginia

17.

Which of the following rivers is the southernmost of Virginia’s four major rivers?

a)

Potomac River

b)

Rappahannock River

c)

York River

d)

James River

18.

Which region of Virginia is located in the far western part of the state?

a)

Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

b)

Piedmont

c)

Appalachian Plateau

d)

Blue Ridge Mountains

19.

A scientist is studying how pollution in the James River could affect the Chesapeake Bay. What is the most likely reason pollution in the James River would impact the bay?

a)

The James River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, carrying pollutants with it.

b)

The James River is not connected to the Chesapeake Bay.

c)

The James River flows into the Atlantic Ocean only.

d)

The James River is a mountain stream.

20.

Imagine you are creating a map showing the major rivers of Virginia and their connection to the Chesapeake Bay. What is the best way to show this relationship?

a)

Draw arrows from each river to the Chesapeake Bay to show the flow of water.

b)

Draw the rivers ending in the mountains.

c)

Draw the rivers flowing away from the Chesapeake Bay.

d)

Do not include the Chesapeake Bay on the map.