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Virginia Studies - SOL VS.2 b) -

Virginia's Geographical Regions Score  

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VS.2.B

1. The definition of a fall line is:

A An area of elevated land that is flat on top.

B An area that is covered by water when a river overflows its bank.

C Land that is usually flat and has no great elevation.

D The natural border between two regions, where waterfalls prevent further travel on the river.

2. If you live in Virginia Beach, VA you live in the Piedmont region of Virginia.
T True

F False

3. This picture is an example of:

A A Fall Line

B A Plateau

C Lowlands

D A Flood Plain

4. "Piedmont" literally means:

A "At the foot of mountains"

B "On top of the mountain"

C "Over the river and through the woods"

D "Under the river"

5. James calls his mom and says, "I'm going to the
mountains that are old & rounded, are sources of
many rivers and are located between the
Piedmont and Valley & Ridge Regions of Virginia."
Which mountains is he talking about?

6. The Valley and Ridge region of Virginia is

located west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
T True

F False