Virginia SOL Review

1. Virginia SOL Review Geography SOL VS.2 SOL 4.10

2. SOL VS.2 Geography Click on the continent where Virginia is located

3. SOL VS.2 Geography • Virginia is located on the continent of North America

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5. SOL VS.2 Geography What 2 large bodies of water border Virginia?

6. SOL VS.2 Geography • The Atlantic Ocean & Chesapeake Bay

7. SOL VS.2 Geography Using the picture clues, explain how water features influenced the development of Virginia?

8. SOL VS.2 Geography Water features influenced Virginia by providing: • Safe harbor • Transportation link • Excellent source of food • Pathway for further exploration

9. SOL VS.2 Geography What 4 Virginia rivers flow into the Chesapeake Bay?

10. SOL VS.2 Geography Virginia rivers that flow into the Chesapeake: • James York R. • York • Rappahannock • Potomac

11. Match a city to a river: Cities Yorktown Fredricksburg Alexandria Richmond/Jamestown Rivers James River York River Potomac River Rappahannock SOL VS.2 Geography

12. Match a city to a river Richmond & Jamestown Yorktown Alexandria Fredricksburg SOL VS.2 Geography James River York River Potomac River Rappahannock River

13. SOL VS.2 Geography • Analogies • Jamestown:James River::Yorktown: • Alexandria:Potomac River: :Fredricksburg: ? ?

14. SOL VS.2 Geography • Analogies • Jamestown: James River: :Yorktown: York River • Alexandria: Potomac River: :Fredricksburg: Rappahannock River

15. SOL VS.2 Geography Explain how a peninsula is different from an island

16. SOL VS.2 Geography • Peninsula • Piece of land • Bordered on 3 sides by water • Island • Piece of land • Completely surrounded by water http://www.esva.com/

17. SOL VS.2 Geography What is the name of the Virginia Peninsula?

18. SOL VS.2 Geography Virginia Peninsula • Eastern Shore http://www.esva.com/

19. SOL VS.2 Geography • Using absolute location, identify where the Norfolk is located. VIRGINIA Charlottesville 38° 2' N 78° 31' W Danville AP 36° 34' N 79° 20' W Fredericksburg 38° 18' N 77° 28' W Harrisonburg 38° 27' N 78° 54' W Lynchburg AP 37° 20' N 79° 12' W Norfolk AP 36° 54' N 76° 12' W Petersburg 37° 11' N 77° 31' W Richmond AP 37° 30' N 77° 20' W Roanoke AP 37° 19' N 79° 58' W Staunton 38° 16' N 78° 54' W Winchester 39° 12' N 78° 10' W

20. SOL VS.2 Geography • Using absolute location, Norfolk is located • AP 36° 54' N 76° 12' W VIRGINIA Charlottesville 38° 2' N 78° 31' W Danville AP 36° 34' N 79° 20' W Fredericksburg 38° 18' N 77° 28' W Harrisonburg 38° 27' N 78° 54' W Lynchburg AP 37° 20' N 79° 12' W Norfolk AP 36° 54' N 76° 12' W Petersburg 37° 11' N 77° 31' W Richmond AP 37° 30' N 77° 20' W Roanoke AP 37° 19' N 79° 58' W Staunton 38° 16' N 78° 54' W Winchester 39° 12' N 78° 10' W

21. SOL VS.2 Geography • Absolute location • Relative location means to locate a place relative to other landmarks while absolute location is locating a place using a coordinate system

22. SOL VS.2 Geography • What 5 states border Virginia? ? ? Virginia ? ? ?

23. SOL VS.2 Geography The bordering states are: • Maryland • West Virginia • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina

24. SOL VS.2 Geography • Using relative location, what statement can be made to describe the relation between Kentucky and Virginia?

25. SOL VS.2 Geography • Using relative location, Kentucky is: next to Virginia

26. SOL VS.2 Geography • Using cardinal and intermediate directions, describe where you would find each bordering state of Virginia • Maryland • West Virginia • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina

27. SOL VS.2 Geography • Using cardinal and intermediate directions, describe where you would find each bordering state of Virginia • Maryland: • West Virginia: • Kentucky: • Tennessee: • North Carolina: northeast northwest west southwest south

28. SOL VS.2 Geography • What are the 5 geographic regions of Virginia?

29. SOL VS.2 Geography • The Five Regions of Virginia are: Ridge & Valley Appalachian Plateau Tidewater Piedmont Blue Ridge

30. SOL VS.2 Geography • What is the name of the major landform found in the Ridge and Valley region of Virginia?

31. SOL VS.2 Geography • The name of the major landform found in the Ridge and Valley region of Virginia is the: Appalachian Mountains

32. SOL VS.2 Geography • What is the Fall Line?

33. SOL VS.2 Geography • The Fall Line is: • A natural border • Waterfalls prevent further travel • Divides Tidewater and Piedmont regions • Runs through or near Fredricksburg, Richmond, Petersburg

34. SOL VS.2 Geography • What are some characteristics of Virginia’s climate?

35. SOL VS.2 Geography Characteristics of Virginia’s climate: • Mild • Distinct seasons

36. SOL VS.2 Geography What group of Native Americans lived in Virginia?

37. SOL VS.2 Geography The Native Americans that lived in Virginia were: • Eastern Woodland

38. SOL VS.2 Geography How did the Eastern Woodland Indians survive during each season?

39. SOL VS.2 Geography The Eastern Woodland Indians survived each season by: Summer Winter Spring Fall Hunting birds and animals Fishing and picking berries Growing crops Harvesting crops

40. SOL 4.10 • What do all Virginia regions have in common geographically? • Which regions differ the most geographically? • Click HERE to view a chart to help answer these questions

41. Regions Geography Products Industries Tidewater (Coastal Plain) Chesapeake Bay, Great Dismal Swamp, Ocean, major rivers Soybeans, Peanuts, Seafood Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations Piedmont Good soil, rivers, moderate climate Tobacco, Produce, Dairy Farms, Lumber Technology, federal and state government, farming textiles Valley & Ridge Moderate to good soil, rivers/streams Poultry, Apples, Forestry Farming Appalachian Plateau Mountainous, rivers/streams Coal Coal mining SOL 4.10

42. SOL 4.10 • All Virginia regions have rivers • Geographically major differences lie between the Tidewater region and the Appalachian Plateau

43. SOL 4.10 Analogies • Poultry: Valley & Ridge: :__________: Appalachian Plateau • Shipbuilding: Tidewater: :__________: Valley & Ridge • Click HERE for chart

44. SOL 4.10 Analogies • Poultry: Valley & Ridge: :Coal mining: Appalachian Plateau • Shipbuilding: Tidewater: :Farming: Valley & Ridge

45. Regions Geography Products Industries Tidewater (Coastal Plain) Chesapeake Bay, Great Dismal Swamp, Ocean, major rivers Soybeans, Peanuts, Seafood Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations Piedmont Good soil, rivers, moderate climate Tobacco, Produce, Dairy Farms, Lumber Technology, federal and state government, farming textiles Valley & Ridge Moderate to good soil, rivers/streams Poultry, Apples, Forestry Farming Appalachian Plateau Mountainous, rivers/streams Coal Coal mining SOL 4.10

46. SOL 4.10 • What are Virginia’s transportation systems?

47. SOL 4.10 Virginia’s transportation systems include: • Highways • Railroads • Large ships • Air

48. SOL 4.10 • How are Virginia’s transportation systems used? Give 3 examples.

49. SOL 4.10 Virginia’s transportation system is used to: • Move raw materials to factories • Transport finished products to market • Export agricultural products • Transport manufacturing products

50. SOL 4.10 • How have computer systems, communications systems, and technology helped Virginia?