Regions of Virginia Jeopardy


This Jeopardy game features questions and answers about the different regions of Virginia, including the Tidewater Region, Piedmont Region, Blue Ridge Mountain Region, Valley and Ridge Region, and Appalachian
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Slide1TidewaterRegion Tidewater Region Piedmont Region Piedmont Region Blue Ridge Mountain Region Blue Ridge Mountain Region Valley and Ridge Region Valley and Ridge Region Appalachian Plateau Region Appalachian Plateau Region 100 100 100 100 100 100 Jeopardy! 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500
Slide2Where is the Tidewater (Coastal Plain) Region located and what does the land look like? Where is the Tidewater (Coastal Plain) Region located and what does the land look like?
Slide3The Tidewater Region is located east of the Fall Line, along the eastern coast of VA. The land is low and flat. An important feature of this region is the many rivers that rise and fall with the Atlantic ocean tides. The Tidewater Region is located east of the Fall Line, along the eastern coast of VA. The land is low and flat. An important feature of this region is the many rivers that rise and fall with the Atlantic ocean tides.
Slide4What is a peninsula? What peninsulas are present in the Tidewater Region? What is a peninsula? What peninsulas are present in the Tidewater Region?
Slide5A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. The Eastern Shore of VA is part of the Delmarva Peninsula, and four major rivers flowing across the Tidewater form three peninsulas. The Eastern Shore of VA is part of the Delmarva Peninsula, and four major rivers flowing across the Tidewater form three peninsulas.
Slide6Why were rivers important to early Virginians? Why were rivers important to early Virginians?
Slide7People had no cars, trucks, or railroads, so they depended on the rivers for transportation. Farmers could load their crops on boats to be shipped long distances. People traveled on the rivers to see other places. People had no cars, trucks, or railroads, so they depended on the rivers for transportation. Farmers could load their crops on boats to be shipped long distances. People traveled on the rivers to see other places.
Slide8Name four major rivers of Virginia and the cities that are located on each. Name four major rivers of Virginia and the cities that are located on each.
Slide9Potomac River- Alexandria Potomac River- Alexandria Rappahannock River- Fredericksburg Rappahannock River- Fredericksburg York River- Yorktown York River- Yorktown James River- Jamestown and Richmond James River- Jamestown and Richmond
Slide10Name a product of the Tidewater Region. Name the industries of the Tidewater region. Name a product of the Tidewater Region. Name the industries of the Tidewater region.
Slide11Product: seafood Product: seafood Industries: shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations Industries: shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations
Slide12Where is the Piedmont Region located and what does the land look like? Where is the Piedmont Region located and what does the land look like?
Slide13The Piedmont Region is located west of the Tidewater and east of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region. The Piedmont Region is located west of the Tidewater and east of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region. The Piedmont is a plateau, meaning it is a large, high, almost level piece of land. The Piedmont is a plateau, meaning it is a large, high, almost level piece of land.
Slide14What is the Fall Line? Where is it located? What is the Fall Line? Where is it located?
Slide15The Fall Line is at the eastern edge of the Piedmont Region where the land drops down and rivers tumble onto the flat Tidewater land. The Fall Line is at the eastern edge of the Piedmont Region where the land drops down and rivers tumble onto the flat Tidewater land.
Slide16How did the Fall Line affect the growth of early Virginian settlements? How did the Fall Line affect the growth of early Virginian settlements?
Slide17When ships carrying goods reached the Fall Line, they could travel no further. Goods going west had to be carried to the Fall Line for shipment and goods going east had to be unloaded at the Fall Line. So, markets and cities grew up along the Fall Line. When ships carrying goods reached the Fall Line, they could travel no further. Goods going west had to be carried to the Fall Line for shipment and goods going east had to be unloaded at the Fall Line. So, markets and cities grew up along the Fall Line.
Slide18In what Piedmont Region city did Ms.Szachowicz go to college? In what Piedmont Region city did Ms.Szachowicz go to college?
Slide19CharlottesvilleCharlottesville (University of Virginia) (University of Virginia)
Slide20Name a product of the Piedmont Region. Name the industries of the Piedmont region. Name a product of the Piedmont Region. Name the industries of the Piedmont region.
Slide21Product: tobacco Product: tobacco Industries: farming, textiles, technology, federal and state government Industries: farming, textiles, technology, federal and state government
Slide22Where is the Blue Ridge Mountain Region located and what does the land look like? Where is the Blue Ridge Mountain Region located and what does the land look like?
Slide23The Blue Ridge Mountain Region is located west of the Piedmont and east of the Valley and Ridge Region. The Blue Ridge Mountain Region is located west of the Piedmont and east of the Valley and Ridge Region. The Blue Ridge is a line of mountains and hills that run diagonally across Virginia. The Blue Ridge is a line of mountains and hills that run diagonally across Virginia.
Slide24What larger system of mountains is this region a part of? What larger system of mountains is this region a part of? What is the highest mountain peak in Virginia? What is the highest mountain peak in Virginia?
Slide25Appalachian Mountain System Appalachian Mountain System Mt. Rogers Mt. Rogers
Slide26Name three of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region’s tourist attractions. Name three of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region’s tourist attractions.
Slide27Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive Skyline Drive Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge Parkway
Slide28In what way did the Blue Ridge Mountains slow growth and development in the western part of Virginia? In what way did the Blue Ridge Mountains slow growth and development in the western part of Virginia?
Slide29The mountains formed a natural barrier that was difficult for settlers to cross. The mountains formed a natural barrier that was difficult for settlers to cross.
Slide30Name a product of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region. Name the industry of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region. Name a product of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region. Name the industry of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region.
Slide31Product: apples Product: apples Industry: recreation Industry: recreation
Slide32Where is the Valley and Ridge Region located and what does the land look like? Where is the Valley and Ridge Region located and what does the land look like?
Slide33The Valley and Ridge Region is located west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Appalachian Plateau Region. The Valley and Ridge Region is located west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Appalachian Plateau Region. It is made of ridges (line of mountains) separated by low valleys. It is made of ridges (line of mountains) separated by low valleys.
Slide34What two main areas make up the Valley and Ridge Region? What two main areas make up the Valley and Ridge Region?
Slide35Allegheny Mountains Allegheny Mountains Valley of Virginia Valley of Virginia
Slide36What about the Shenandoah Valley made it important to American Indians and European settlers? What about the Shenandoah Valley made it important to American Indians and European settlers?
Slide37American Indians used it as a natural highway for trade and hunting trips. American Indians used it as a natural highway for trade and hunting trips. Many Europeans were attracted to the Shenandoah Valley because of its beauty and fertile soil for farming. Many Europeans were attracted to the Shenandoah Valley because of its beauty and fertile soil for farming.
Slide38Name three of the Valley and Ridge Region’s natural wonders. How were these created? Name three of the Valley and Ridge Region’s natural wonders. How were these created?
Slide39Natural Chimneys, Natural Tunnel, Natural Bridge, Cumberland Gap, Luray Caverns, Endless Caverns, Grand Caverns Natural Chimneys, Natural Tunnel, Natural Bridge, Cumberland Gap, Luray Caverns, Endless Caverns, Grand Caverns These natural wonders were formed from water wearing away rock over a long period of time. The soft rock wears away more quickly than harder rock, creating rock forms and gaps. These natural wonders were formed from water wearing away rock over a long period of time. The soft rock wears away more quickly than harder rock, creating rock forms and gaps.
Slide40Name two products of the Valley and Ridge Region. Name the industry of the Valley and Ridge Region. Name two products of the Valley and Ridge Region. Name the industry of the Valley and Ridge Region.
Slide41Products: poultry and apples Products: poultry and apples Industry: farming Industry: farming
Slide42Where is the Appalachian Plateau Region located and what does the land look like? Where is the Appalachian Plateau Region located and what does the land look like?
Slide43The Appalachian Plateau is located west of the Valley and Ridge Region and is in the southwestern corner of Virginia. The Appalachian Plateau is located west of the Valley and Ridge Region and is in the southwestern corner of Virginia. It is part of the Cumberland Plateau. Steep mountainsides drop into deep gorges (hollows). It is part of the Cumberland Plateau. Steep mountainsides drop into deep gorges (hollows).
Slide44What five states border Virginia? What five states border Virginia? Bonus 100 points: Which of the bordering states does the Appalachian Plateau Region touch? Bonus 100 points: Which of the bordering states does the Appalachian Plateau Region touch?
Slide45Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina Bonus: West Virginia and Kentucky Bonus: West Virginia and Kentucky
Slide46Why have no major cities developed in the Appalachian Plateau? Why have no major cities developed in the Appalachian Plateau?
Slide47The region lacks (does not have) major rivers and good farmland. The region lacks (does not have) major rivers and good farmland.
Slide48How did the appearance of railroads in the 1800s change the economy (the producing and using of goods and services) of the Appalachian Plateau Region? How did the appearance of railroads in the 1800s change the economy (the producing and using of goods and services) of the Appalachian Plateau Region?
Slide49People were able to ship coal to distant places. Coal mining became a big business. People were able to ship coal to distant places. Coal mining became a big business.
Slide50Name a product of the Appalachian Plateau Region. Name the industries of the Appalachian Plateau Region. Name a product of the Appalachian Plateau Region. Name the industries of the Appalachian Plateau Region.
Slide51Product: coal Product: coal Industry: coal mining Industry: coal mining (deep mining vs. surface mining) (deep mining vs. surface mining)
Slide52You are all experts at Virginia geography and the features of the five regions of Virginia! You are all experts at Virginia geography and the features of the five regions of Virginia! Come in tomorrow ready to show off your stuff on your VA regions TEST! Come in tomorrow ready to show off your stuff on your VA regions TEST!