VA Provinces and Geologic History

Caves are found in Virginia's Valley and Ridge province because the area is underlain by ____.

• granite

• gneiss

• shale

• limestone

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A volcanic island arc collided with North America during which Orogeny?

• Alleghenian

• Grenville

• Acadian

• Taconian

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Which of the following statements is true?

• Mt. Rogers is the highest point in VA and is located in the Valley and Ridge province.

• Mt. Rogers is the highest point in VA and is located in the Blue Ridge province.

• Mt. Everest is the highest point in VA and is located in the Blue Ridge province.

• Mt. Everest is the highest point in VA and is located in the Valley and Ridge province.

The fossil fuel found in greatest abundance in Virginia is ________.

• coal

• natural gas

• methane

• oil

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The oldest rocks in North America are ________.

• 3.5 Billion Years

• 3.5 Million Years

• 4.6 Million Years

• 4.6 Billion Years

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Which continent collided with North America during the Alleghenian Orogeny?

• Australia

• South America

• Africa

• Avalonia

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Which region has the lowest relief?

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge

• Blue Ridge

When Rodinia rifted apart, it created the ________.

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Iapetus Ocean

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The fall zone is located between which provinces?

• Piedmont and Valley & Ridge

• Piedmont and Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge and Piedmont

• Blue Ridge and Coastal Plain

Which region has the oldest rocks?

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Valley and Ridge

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