4 th Grade Virginia Studies SOL Review Packet Geography of Virginia. 1. The Algonquian language group of Indians lived in what region of Virginia?

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1 4 th Grade Virginia Studies SOL Review Packet Geography of Virginia 1. The Algonquian language group of Indians lived in what region of Virginia? A. Allegheny B. Piedmont C. Ridge and Valley D. Tidewater 2. The Scotch-Irish and the Germans settled in the because of the rich farmland. F. Shenandoah Valley G. Piedmont region H. Allegheny Plateau J. Tidewater region 3. Which of these is NOT a reason the English settled in the Tidewater region? A. rich in natural resources B. good harbor C. easy to defend D. friendly Indians 4. Which of these cities can be found in the Shenandoah Valley? F. Alexandria G. Harrisonburg H. Fredericksburg J. Newport News 5. The origin of the first English settlement of Virginia lies in. A. Tidewater region B. Allegheny region C. Piedmont region D. Ridge and Valley region

2 6. Cities developed in the because of its rich soil and the natural shelter of surrounding mountains. F. Piedmont region G. Chesapeake Bay H. Tidewater region J. Shenandoah Valley 7. The Iroquoian language group of Indians lived in the region. A. Allegheny Plateau B. Piedmont C. Ridge and Valley D. Tidewater 8. Which European settlers established a colony at the mouth of the James River? F. Spanish G. French H. English J. German 9. African slaves provided free labor for the plantations of which region of Virginia? A. Tidewater B. Piedmont C. Ridge and Valley D. Allegheny Plateau 10. The Sioux language group of Indians lived in which region of Virginia? F. Allegheny Plateau G. Ridge and Valley H. Piedmont J. Tidewater 11. The were part of the Iroquoian language group in the Allegheny / Appalachian Plateau. A. Cherokee B. Powhatan C. Monacan D. Mattaponi

3 12. Why were African slaves brought to Virginia? F. to learn a trade G. to provide a source of free labor H. to help build ships J. to receive an education 13. The first people to become slaves came from which continent? A. Africa B. Europe C. North America D. South America 14. Why did cities develop in the Shenandoah Valley? F. natural harbors G. transportation routes H. natural shelter of the mountains J. access to the ocean 15. African slaves were brought to Virginia to. A. help create a new government B. build ships C. provide a source of free labor D. educate the children of plantation owners 16. Cities in eastern Virginia developed in areas that had access to the. F. Arctic Ocean G. Indian Ocean H. Atlantic Ocean J. Pacific Ocean 17. Which of these is a reason why cities developed around the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay? A. poor natural resources B. the natural harbor C. quick access to the Pacific Ocean D. natural shelter of the mountains

4 18. Which of these cities is located on the Atlantic Ocean? F. Virginia Beach G. Danville H. Richmond J. Alexandria 19. The James, York, Rappahannock, and Potomac Rivers flow through which region of Virginia? A. Ridge and Valley B. Allegheny Plateau C. Tidewater D. Piedmont 20. Why did cities develop along the Chesapeake Bay? F. its access to coal mines G. its rich natural resources H. its location on the fall line J. its hot, dry weather 21. The separates the mainland of Virginia from the Eastern Shore Peninsula. A. James River B. Atlantic Ocean C. Chesapeake Bay D. York River 22. Which of these is a city located on the Potomac River? F. Fredericksburg G. Williamsburg H. Richmond J. Alexandria 23. Which city is located nearest to the Fall Line? A. Charlottesville B. Jamestown C. Richmond D. Danville

5 24. Which of these is NOT a reason why cities first developed along rivers? F. The rivers were a source of food. G. The rivers were a transportation route. H. The rivers were rich in natural resources. J. The rivers were a main source of recreation. 25. Cities in Virginia developed around the mouth of the because of the natural harbors. A. Blackwater Swamp B. James River C. South Bay D. Chesapeake Bay 26. What body of water lies directly to the east of Virginia? F. Atlantic Ocean G. Dismal Swamp H. Pacific Ocean J. Potomac River 27. In Virginia, cities developed in areas that had access to which ocean? A. Indian Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Arctic Ocean 28. Why did cities in Virginia develop along the Fall Line? F. It was a main transportation route between cities on different sides of the fall line. G. It had rich natural resources. H. It provided the shelter of the mountains. J. It formed a natural barrier to river transportation. 29. What body of water lies directly to the east of Virginia? A. Atlantic Ocean B. Dismal Swamp C. Pacific Ocean D. Potomac River

6 30. Which of these is a city located on the James River? F. Richmond G. Williamsburg H. Fredericksburg J. Alexandria 31. Which body of water lies directly to the east of Virginia? A. Atlantic Ocean B. James River C. South Bay D. Pacific Ocean 32. Which river forms a natural boundary on the northern side of Virginia? F. Rappahannock River G. Potomac River H. James River J. York River 33. In Virginia, cities developed in areas that had access to which ocean? A. Indian Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Arctic Ocean 34. Why did cities develop along the fall line? F. It was a main transportation route between cities on different sides of the fall line. G. It had rich natural resources. H. It provided the shelter of the mountains. J. It formed a natural barrier to river transportation. 35. The Fall Line forms a natural barrier to river transportation between which two regions? A. Piedmont; Ridge and Valley B. Tidewater; Piedmont C. Ridge and Valley; Allegheny Plateau D. Piedmont; Allegheny Plateau

7 36. Which of these cities is located on the James River? F. Richmond G. Williamsburg H. Fredericksburg J. Alexandria 37. The Shenandoah Valley in Virginia is known for its industries. A. fishing and shipbuilding B. poultry and orchards C. fishing and orchards D. shipbuilding and coal mining 38. Which of these areas has a rapid-transit system called the Metro? F. Eastern Shore Peninsula G. Shenandoah Valley H. Southwest Virginia J. Northern Virginia 39. The area of Virginia is known for its coal mining industry. A. Hampton Roads B. Tri-cities C. Southwestern D. Northern 40. People in Virginia pay taxes so the state government can provide. F. services G. refunds H. prizes J. punishment 41. The Hampton Roads area of Virginia is known for which industry? A. textiles B. shipbuilding C. fishing D. poultry

8 42. The Eastern Shore is known throughout Virginia for its industry. F. orchard G. fishing H. poultry J. shipbuilding 43. High-rise buildings are found throughout the state, but especially in the densely populated area of. A. Southwest Virginia B. Richmond C. Hampton Roads D. Northern Virginia 44. Which two products can be found in the Shenandoah Valley? F. apples and coal G. apples and poultry H. peanuts and cotton J. cattle and shellfish 45. State services are usually provided in the capital of a state. The capital of Virginia is. A. Hampton B. Richmond C. Jamestown D. Fredericksburg 46. Which area in Virginia has United States government offices? F. Eastern Shore G. Hampton Roads H. Shenandoah Valley J. Northern Virginia 47. Which of these rivers borders Virginia on the north? A. James River B. Rappahanock River C. Potomac River D. York River

9 48. Which body of water bordered many of the original colonies? F. Atlantic Ocean G. Pacific Ocean H. Indian Ocean J. Arctic Ocean 49. The United States is part of which continent? A. South America B. Europe C. Asia D. North America 50. The first settlers to the Jamestown Colony came from which country? F. Italy G. France H. Spain J. England 51. What direction did the first slaves to the Jamestown Colony travel to arrive in the New World? A. north B. south C. east D. west 52. What continent did the first settlers of Jamestown colony come from? F. Europe G. Asia H. South America J. Australia 53. Name the two oceans that border the United States. A. Atlantic and Pacific B. Pacific and Indian C. Indian and Arctic D. Arctic and Atlantic

10 54. The first settlers of the Jamestown Colony traveled to arrive in the new world. F. west G. south H. north J. east 55. Which of these states does NOT border Virginia? A. Kentucky B. Alabama C. Tennessee D. Maryland 56. Which two states border Virginia to the South? F. Kentucky and Tennessee G. Tennessee and North Carolina H. Maryland and West Virginia J. North Carolina and Maryland 57. What continent did the first slaves in Virginia come from? A. Asia B. Australia C. Europe D. Africa 58. Which large body of water borders Virginia? F. Atlantic Ocean G. Great Lakes H. Pacific Ocean J. Gulf of Mexico 59. Which state does NOT border Virginia? A. Tennessee B. Maryland C. West Virginia D. Ohio

11 60. The United States is part of. F. South America G. Europe H. North America J. Asia 61. Both the James and York Rivers are found in the region. A. Piedmont B. Ridge and Valley C. Tidewater D. Allegheny Plateau 62. The Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers are found in the region. F. Coastal Plain G. Appalachian Plateau H. Southwest J. Ridge and Valley 63. Which feature is NOT found in the Piedmont region of Virginia? A. valleys B. rolling hills C. rapids D. fall line 64. Which of these is NOT a feature of the Ridge and Valley region in Virginia? F. caverns G. fall line H. Shenandoah River J. Blue Ridge Mountains 65. Virginia has geographic regions. A. 2 B. 5 C. 3 D. 6

12 66. Virginia s temperate climate helped grow in the Ridge and Valley region. F. apples G. bananas H. tobacco J. watermelon 67. Virginia s temperate climate helped grow in the Tidewater region. A. apples B. bananas C. tobacco D. watermelons 68. Which region in Virginia is characterized by rich mineral deposits? F. Tidewater G. Piedmont H. Ridge and Valley J. Allegheny Plateau 69. Which of these is NOT a sign of a highly populated area? A. congested highways B. rapid transit (Metro) C. empty parking spaces D. high-rise buildings 70. Which Virginia city has many textile factories? F. Waynesboro G. Martinsville H. Charlottesville J. Danville 71. Which of these climates allows for the growth of tobacco in the Tidewater region and apples in the Ridge and Valley region of Virginia? A. temperate B. arctic C. hot D. arid

13 72. Goods and raw materials are moved to market using and. F. railroads and highways G. highways and streetcars H. subways and highways J. railroads and subways 73. A rich mineral deposit in the region allowed for growth in mining. A. Ridge and Valley B. Piedmont C. Allegheny Plateau D. Tidewater 74. In Virginia, many federal government offices and high-technology industries are located in. F. Richmond G. Northern Virginia H. Southwestern Virginia J. Allegheny Plateau 75. Seafood was often transported from Norfolk to manufacturing centers in Richmond using. A. covered wagons B. ships C. railroads D. automobiles 76. The Eastern Shore has a population density. F. medium G. high H. zero J. low 77. Many textile factories are located in the city of in the Piedmont region. A. Richmond B. Martinsville C. Danville D. Charlottesville

14 78. A high population density is found in Virginia s capital city of. F. Jamestown G. Richmond H. Roanoke J. Washington, D.C. 79. Which two regions in Virginia have a temperate climate? A. Tidewater and Piedmont B. Allegheny Plateau and Ridge and Valley C. Tidewater and Ridge and Valley D. Piedmont and Allegheny Plateau 80. The Ridge and Valley region has valleys, mountains, rivers, and. F. beaches G. caverns H. flat lands J. swamps 81. Which form of transportation was used most often to transport coal from the Allegheny Plateau to Norfolk? A. ships B. railroads C. covered wagons D. automobiles 82. Which region is characterized by waterways and natural harbors? F. Tidewater G. Piedmont H. Ridge and Valley J. Allegheny Plateau 83. In which two regions did the fertile soil lead to the development of lumbering and farming? A. Piedmont and Ridge and Valley B. Ridge and Valley and Tidewater C. Ridge and Valley and Allegheny Plateau D. Piedmont and Tidewater

15 84. A Monocan burial ground would be found in what geographic region of Virginia? F. Piedmont G. Tidewater H. Blue Ridge Mountains I. Valley and Ridge