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Virginias C.H.I.L.DfeaturesGeographic Regions
of Virginia VS.2

• Template developed by
• Joanne Whitley
• Revised by Bernice Cobbs

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Read the sentence clue, view the picture(s), and
guess the answer. Clicking the mouse will
activate each clue.
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The ___ has some of the most fertile land in
Virginia. This area includes the Shenandoah
Valley and has many rivers which support
transportation and recreation.
Valley and Ridge
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The Algonquian lived in this area and taught the
settlers how to grow crops. This area is home to
the Chesapeake Bay, the worlds largest naval
base, and Virginias fishing industry.
Coastal Plain
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This area has gently rolling hills and is west of
the Fall Line. Richmond, our state capitol, is
located in this region.
Piedmont Region
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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge connects the mainland
and the ___. This area is considered one of
Virginias four peninsulas.
Eastern Shore
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The __ is a line of small waterfalls and rapids.
It is a natural border that separates the
Tidewater and the Piedmont Regions.
Fall Line
Potomac River
Rappahannock River
York River
James River
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The ___ has important minerals. Miners dig out
coal to be used for electricity and industry.
During the early 1800s, thousands of settlers
traveled this area while passing through the
Cumberland Gap on the Wilderness Road.
Appalachian Plateau
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All of Virginias mountains including the Blue
Ridge Mountains are part of the __. This area is
located along the Valley and Ridge Region.
Appalachian Mountains
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This area was a source of many rivers which
provided transportation and fishing for Native
Americans as well as settlers. Also, many Native
Americans used a soft stone found in the
foothills of this area to make bowls and cooking
pots.
Blue Ridge Mountains
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