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WorksheetsVirginia Geography Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is a state that borders Virginia?
Florida
Maryland
Ohio
Georgia
What is the name of the river that forms part of Virginia’s northern border?
York River
Potomac River
James River
Rappahannock River
Which body of water do the four major rivers of Virginia flow into?
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Chesapeake Bay
Lake Erie
Which of the following is NOT one of the five regions of Virginia?
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Blue Ridge Mountains
Great Plains
Valley and Ridge
Which river is NOT one of the four major rivers of Virginia?
James River
York River
Mississippi River
Rappahannock River
Which state is located directly to the south of Virginia?
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
West Virginia
Which region of Virginia is known for its flat land and is closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
Piedmont
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
Which of the following states does NOT border Virginia?
Tennessee
Kentucky
South Carolina
West Virginia
Which river flows through the city of Richmond, Virginia?
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
If you travel from the Coastal Plain region to the Appalachian Plateau, which region would you pass through last before reaching the plateau?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge Mountains
Valley and Ridge
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Arrange the following regions in order from east to west: Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau.
Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain, Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Plateau
Which two major rivers of Virginia are located north of the James River?
Potomac and Rappahannock
York and James
Rappahannock and York
Potomac and York
If you are standing in the Appalachian Plateau region, which bordering state are you most likely closest to?
Maryland
Kentucky
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Which region of Virginia is known for its rolling hills and is located between the Coastal Plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains?
Valley and Ridge
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Why are the four major rivers of Virginia important to the Chesapeake Bay?
They provide fresh water and nutrients to the bay.
They are used for mountain climbing.
They separate Virginia from other states.
They are the only rivers in the United States.
A student wants to visit all five bordering states of Virginia in one trip. Which states should they plan to visit?
Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia
Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia
Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, West Virginia
Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, West Virginia
Which of the following rivers is the southernmost of Virginia’s four major rivers?
Potomac River
Rappahannock River
York River
James River
Which region of Virginia is located in the far western part of the state?
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge Mountains
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?
The James River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, carrying pollutants with it.
The James River is not connected to the Chesapeake Bay.
The James River flows into the Atlantic Ocean only.
The James River is a mountain stream.
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?
Draw arrows from each river to the Chesapeake Bay to show the flow of water.
Draw the rivers ending in the mountains.
Draw the rivers flowing away from the Chesapeake Bay.
Do not include the Chesapeake Bay on the map.
