Virginia Geography (VS.2)

Front

What terms is used to show connections between two places using terms like "next to," "near," and "bordering"?

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Relative Location

Front

What two bodies of water border Virginia?

Back

Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay

Front

What are the bordering states of Virginia?

Back

Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina

Front

What region has flat land, is located near Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, and is east of the Fall Line?

Back

Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

Front

What region has old, rounded mountains, is part of Appalachian mountain system, and is the source of many rivers

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Blue Ridge Mountains

Front

What region is located in Southwest Virginia, and only a small part is in Virginia?

Back

Appalachian Plateau

Front

What is the natural border between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions, where waterfalls prevent further travel on the river?

Back

Fall Line

Front

What is an area of elevated land that is flat on top called?

Back

Plateau

Front

What provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation?

Back

Chesapeake Bay

Front

What river is Yorktown located along?

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York River