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5thgrade
VS 2.c Virginia Bodies of Water, Rivers, and other Water
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Major Bodies of Water Virginia is bordered by two major bodies of water. The Atlantic Ocean was a transportation link between Virginia and other places like Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. The Chesapeake Bay provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation.
The two major bodies of water are:
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
Pacific and Chesapeake
- 2. Multiple Choice
Rivers: Virginia has many rivers. They were sources of food and they provided a pathway for exploration and settlement in Virginia. The four major rivers in Virginia are the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, the York River, and the James River. Which of the following is not a major river in Virginia?
James River
York River
Potomac River
Atlantic
- 3. Multiple Choice
Let's take a look at four of the rivers on the map above: the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, the York River, and the James River. Each of these rivers flows into the __________________________?
Lake
Ocean
Chesapeake Bay
Virginia Beach
- 4. Multiple Choice
Many early Virginia cities developed along the Fall Line. Fall Line is the natural border between the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Piedmont regions, where the land rises sharply and waterfalls prevent further travel on the river. A Fall Line is the natural border between ____________________________ .
Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian Plateau.
the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Appalachian Plateau.
the Coastal Plain and Blue Ridge Mountains
the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Piedmont regions
- 5. Multiple Choice
The four major rivers that flow into the Chesapeake Bay are separated by peninsulas. A peninsula is a piece of land bordered by water on three sides. What is a Peninsula?
A flat land
A piece of land surrounded by water
A peninsula is a piece of land bordered by water on three sides.
Fall line
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Chesapeake Bay is a water feature that is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a peninsula of land called the Eastern Shore. A peninsula is a piece of land bordered on three sides by water. The Chesapeake Bay provided the early ships a safe harbor from the crashing waves of the ocean. It was also a source of food and transportation. Chesapeake Bay provided ________________?
safety
a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation
tourism
homes for Indians
- 7. Multiple Choice
The James River flows towards the east, it crosses the Piedmont region, crashes over the rapids of the Fall Line into the Coastal Plain and eventually empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Like all rivers, the James flows downhill towards the sea. Richmond, the capital of Virginia, and Jamestown are two major cities located along its shores. What cities are located along the James River?
Richmond and Jamestown located along the James River
Yorktown and Jamestown
Fredericksburg and Yorktown
Yorktown and Richmond
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Potomac River is located in the northern part of the state. It is separated from the Rappahannock by yet another peninsula of land and flows downhill into the Chesapeake Bay. The beautiful city of Alexandria is located along the Potomac. What city is located along the Potomac River?
City of Alexandria
City of Fredericksburg
Richmond
Jamestown
- 9. Multiple Choice
Lake Drummond is located in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region. It is a shallow, natural lake surrounded by the Dismal Swamp. The Dismal Swamp is home to a variety of wildlife. George Washington explored and surveyed the Dismal Swamp. Lake Drummond is located in what region?
Lake Drummond is located in the Valley and Ridge region.
Lake Drummond is located in the Piedmont region.
Lake Drummond is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains region.
Lake Drummond is located in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The York River is located north of the James. It is separated from the James River by a narrow peninsula. The York River also flows downhill into the Chesapeake Bay. The historic city of Yorktown is located along its shores. What major city is along the shore of York River?
Jamestown
City of Yorktown
City of Alexandria
Richmond
- 11. Open Ended
Let's go through the rivers and their cities!
The city of Alexandria is located along the Potomac River. The city of Fredericksburg is located on the Rappahannock River. The city of Yorktown is located along the York River. The city of Richmond is located along the James River. Jamestown is also located on the James River. I know Virginia Rivers and Water features. YES or NO ? Explain your answer.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The order of the four major rivers on the map are as follows: the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, the York River, and the James River. The mnemonic to remember is Principals Ride Yellow Jaguars as shown in the picture. Which of the following list the four major rivers in order ?
the Rappahannock River, the Potomac River, the York River, and the James River.
the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, the James River , and the York River.
the Potomac River, the York River, the James River, and the Rappahannock River.
the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, the York River, and the James River.
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