VA Studies - 4th Grade- 2c Flashcards
What is a plateau?
It is an area of elevated land that is flat on top.
Where is the Appalachian Plateau located?
It is located in Southwest Virginia.
Only a small part of the plateau is located in Virginia.
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land bordered by water on three sides.
Why was the Atlantic Ocean important to the history of early Virginia?
It provided transportation links between Virginia and other places (e.g., Europe, Africa, and Caribbean).
Why was the Chesapeake Bay important to the history of early Virginia?
It provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation.
Where do the Potomac, Rappahannock, York and James Rivers flow?
They flow into the Chesapeake Bay
What important cities are on the James River?
Richmond and Jamestown are located on the James River.
What important city is on the York River?
Yorktown is located on the York River.
What important city is on the Rappahannock River?
Fredericksburg is located on the Rappahannock River.
What important city in Virginia is on the Potomac River?
Alexandria is located on the Potomac River.
What is the Dismal Swamp?
It was explored and surveyed by George Washington and has a variety of wildlife.
Where is the Dismal Swamp located?
In the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region.
What is lake Drummond?
A shallow natural lake surrounded by the Dismal Swamp.
Where is lake Drummond?
In the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region.
How did water features influence the development of Virginia?
Each river was a source of food and provided a pathway for exploration and settlement of Virginia.
