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What is the name of the natural border between the Coastal Plain/Tidewater and Piedmont regions?
Fall Line
Waterfalls prevent further travel on the river at which point?
Fall Line
What is the name of the shallow natural lake that is surrounded by the Dismal Swamp and located in the Coastal Plain/Tidewater region?
Lake Drummond
What geographic feature is located in the Coastal Plain/Tidewater region, has a variety of wildlife, and was explored and surveyed by George Washington?
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The Potomac River, Rappahannock River, James River, and York River all flow into the?
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Which city is located along the Potomac River?
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Fredericksburg is located along which river?
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Which cities are located along the James River?
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Yorktown is located along which river?
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Many early Virginia ___________ developed along the Fall Line, where the land rises sharply and where waterfalls prevent further travel up the river.
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Rivers were good sources of __________ for early Virginia settlers.
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___________ provided a pathway for early Virginia exploration and settlement.
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Words that show connection between two places such as, 'next to,' 'near,' and 'bordering' are used to describe?
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Which states border Virginia?
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What bodies of water border Virginia?
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Which major body of water provided transportation links between Virginia and other places like Europe, Africa, & the Caribbean?
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Which major body of water provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation for English colonists?
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A piece of land bordered by water on three sides is a -
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Name the Virginia peninsula that is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
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Which body of water separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of Virginia?
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The four major rivers that flow into the Chesapeake Bay are separated by?
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Which region of Virginia is characterized by flat land near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay?
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Which region of Virginia is east of the Fall Line?
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The Eastern Shore is part of which region of Virginia?
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Which region of Virginia means 'land at the foot of mountains'?
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Which region of Virginia has rolling hills west of the Fall Line?
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The region of Virginia with old, rounded mountains is the?
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The Blue Ridge Mountains and Valley and Ridge Mountains are part of which larger mountain system?
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Which region is located in between the Piedmont and Valley and Ridge regions?
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Which region of Virginia is the source of many rivers?
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Which region of Virginia includes the Great Valley of Virginia and other valleys separated by ridges?
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Which region is located west of the Blue Ridge Mountains region?
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An elevated area of land that is flat on top is known as a -
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Which region is located in far southwest Virginia?
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Only a small part of the Appalachian plateau is located in Virginia.
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Study Notes
Natural Borders and Features
- The Fall Line serves as a natural border between the Coastal Plain/Tidewater and Piedmont regions.
- Waterfalls at the Fall Line impede further travel on rivers.
- Lake Drummond is a shallow natural lake encircled by the Dismal Swamp in the Coastal Plain/Tidewater region.
- Dismal Swamp is located in the Coastal Plain/Tidewater region and is notable for its wildlife, having been explored by George Washington.
Rivers and Transportation
- Major rivers flowing into Chesapeake Bay include the Potomac, Rappahannock, James, and York Rivers.
- Alexandria is a city sited along the Potomac River.
- Fredericksburg is located on the Rappahannock River.
- Cities along the James River include Jamestown and Richmond; Yorktown lies along the York River.
Historical Development and Resources
- Many early Virginia cities formed along the Fall Line due to its steep land and waterfalls that provided natural barriers.
- Rivers served as vital sources of food and transportation for early settlers.
- The exploration and settlement of Virginia were facilitated by navigable rivers.
Geographical Relationships
- Relative location describes the connection between places using terms like "next to," "near," and "bordering."
- States bordering Virginia include Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
- Virginia is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, which facilitated trade and transport to Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Regional Characteristics
- The Coastal Plain/Tidewater region is characterized by flat land near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay and is located east of the Fall Line.
- The Eastern Shore is a peninsula within the Coastal Plain/Tidewater region, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Piedmont region, meaning "land at the foot of mountains," features rolling hills west of the Fall Line.
Mountain Regions
- The Blue Ridge Mountains region is defined by old, rounded mountains and lies between the Piedmont and Valley and Ridge regions, serving as a source for many rivers.
- The Valley and Ridge region includes the Great Valley of Virginia and features valleys separated by ridges, located west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- The Appalachian Plateau region is situated in far southwest Virginia but comprises only a small portion of the state.
Key Geographic Terms
- A peninsula is a landform bordered by water on three sides.
- A plateau is an elevated flat area of land.
Miscellaneous
- Virginia's major bodies of water provided safe harbors, food, and transportation for early settlers.
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Explore the natural borders, rivers, and significant historical cities in Virginia. This quiz covers the Fall Line, major rivers flowing into Chesapeake Bay, and the role of landscapes in the development of early cities. Test your knowledge on the geographic and historical aspects of this region.
