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Earth Science | 2023-24 | Traditional > 4.17.F - Lesson Review: Rocks of Virginia / Virginia's Five Physiographic & Geologic Provinces > Flashcards

4.17.F - Lesson Review: Rocks of Virginia / Virginia's Five Physiographic & Geologic Provinces Flashcards

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1
Q

Which region is the eastern-most physiographic region?
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge Mountains
Valley & Ridge

A

Coastal Plain

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___________ is a resource extracted from the Appalachian Plateau.
Sandstone
Limestone
Granite
Coal

A

Coal

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What type of soil is found in the Coastal Plain?
Clay
Sandy
Gravel
Granite

A

Sandy

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Which region is Virginia’s source of coal?
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Valley & Ridge

A

Appalachian Plateau

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The Piedmont region is underlain by mostly ancient ________ and ________.
igneous rock
clay
sand
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock

A

igneous rock
metamorphic rock

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Q

Which region has wide, navigable rivers?
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Ridge & Valley

A

Coastal Plain

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What is the Fall Line characterized by?
Rolling hills
Rapids and waterfalls
Navigable rivers
Flat land

A

Rapids and waterfalls

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Q

Which region has sandstone ridges?
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Valley & Ridge

A

Valley & Ridge

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Which region has well-developed karst topography?
Appalachian Plateau
Valley & Ridge
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain

A

Valley & Ridge

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What is the key resource in the Appalachian Plateau?

A

Your Answer:
The key resource in the Appalachian plateau is coal.

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What are the five physiographic regions of Virginia?

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Your Answer:
Coastal Plains, Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley, and Ridge, and the Appalachian Plateau.

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Q

What are fairy stones?
Granite
Shale
Limestone
Staurolite crystals

A

Staurolite crystals

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Which of Virginia’s resources is used for concrete?
Silica
Granite
Gravel
Limestone
Coal

A

Limestone

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Virginia’s mineral deposits are vast. Which one is the most important to Virginia economically?
Granite
Gravel
Silica
Coal
Limestone

A

Coal

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___________ is a resource extracted from the Valley and Ridge region.
Limestone
Methane
Coal
Granite
Copper

A

Limestone

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Which region has the oldest rock?
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
Valley & Ridge
Blue Ridge
Piedmont

A

Blue Ridge

17
Q

What is the key resource in the Appalachian Plateau?

A

The key resource in the Appalachian plateau is coal.

18
Q

Which of Virginia’s resources is used for electronics?
Granite
Silica
Gravel
Coal
Limestone

A

Silica

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