Transcript The 5 Regions of Virginia a virtual field trip

The 5
Regions of
Virginia
You are about to set off on a journey around the
beautiful state of Virginia! On your trip, you will visit
each of the 5 regions of the state. To guide your
exploration, be sure to complete the “Region Guide”
your teacher gives you. At the end of your trip, you
will send a postcard to your teacher from your
favorite stop.
Directions: Click on the map of Virginia in the lower
corner to advance to the next slide.
The 5
Regions of
Virginia
Virginia is divided into 5 geographic regions. A region is
an area of land that is alike in some way. Each region
of Virginia has certain land or water features that
are similar. On our trip, we will be looking at each
region’s special features along with places of interest.
Click on the following link to view a map that shows the
height of the land in the Virginia area (green is lower,
brown is higher).
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/of99-011/blue_ridge.gif
Click on the following link to find out where each region
is located in our state:
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/History/virginiaregionswithcounties.pdf
The 5
Regions of
Virginia:
Coastal Plain
(Tidewater)
Region
In our tour of Virginia, we will travel through the regions from east
to west. Our first stop will be the Coastal Plain Region, which is
also called the Tidewater Region. This region is known for its
location near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. It is also
located east of the Fall Line. You’ll notice the land in this region
is very flat.
Click on the following link to visit the Coastal Plain Region. When
you see the map, click on the yellow area.
http://www.mme.state.va.us/DMR/DOCS/Geol/vageo.html
Use the links below to visit some of the places of interest that are
located in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) Region.
Virginia Beach
Newport News
As you can imagine, this region is known for its seafood,
shipbuilding, and tourism.
The 5
Regions of
Virginia:
Piedmont
Region
As we continue our tour, we will travel west to the Piedmont Region. When we cross
over from the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) to the Piedmont, we will also cross the
Fall Line. Click on the following link to visit the Fall Line.
http://www.virginiaplaces.org/regions/fallshape.html As you have read, The Fall
Line is the natural border between the two regions. It is also where waterfalls
prevent further travel on the river. The following link will bring you to the
waterfalls. http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/grfa/gallery/falls/index.htm
The word “Piedmont” means “land at the foot of mountains”. The Piedmont Region
(located west of the Fall Line) is known for its rolling hills. Farming is a big
industry in the Piedmont Region and one of the major crops is tobacco. Other
important industries in this region include technology, government, and textiles.
Click on the following link to visit the Piedmont Region. When you see the map, click
on the green area.
http://www.mme.state.va.us/DMR/DOCS/Geol/vageo.html
Use the links below to visit some of the places of interest that are located in the
Piedmont Region.
Fauquier County
Charlottesville
Smith Mountain Lake
(most of our county
is in the Piedmont)
(home of the University
of Virginia)
The 5
Regions of
Virginia:
Blue Ridge
Mountain
Region
Traveling west, our next stop will be the Blue Ridge Mountain
Region. This region is known for its old, rounded
mountains, which are part of the Appalachian mountain
system. The Blue Ridge Mountain Region is the source of
many rivers. Apples are one of the main products from
this region.
Click on the following link to visit the Blue Ridge Mountain
Region. When you see the map, click on the magenta area.
http://www.mme.state.va.us/DMR/DOCS/Geol/vageo.html
Use the links below to visit some of the places of interest
that are located in the Blue Ridge Mountain Region.
Mount Rogers
(VA’s highest peak at 5,719 feet)
Roanoke
Mountains of Virginia
The 5
Regions of
Virginia:
Valley and
Ridge
Region
The region to the west of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the Valley and Ridge Region.
This region includes flatter land called valleys. The valleys include the Great
Valley of Virginia along with others. The largest of the valleys is the
Shenandoah Valley. The Shenandoah River winds through this valley. The valleys
are separated by ridges that reach between 3,000 – 4,000 feet. The Blue Ridge
Mountains and the Valley and Ridge Region are part of the Appalachian mountain
system. This region is known for its farming industry and production of poultry
and apples.
Click on the following link to visit the Valley and Ridge Region. When you see the
map, click on the royal blue area.
http://www.mme.state.va.us/DMR/DOCS/Geol/vageo.html
The next link will bring you to a photo taken from an airplane of a ridge and valley
landscape.
http://www.mme.state.va.us/DMR/GALLERY/geomor/morp/obliq1.html
Use the links below to visit some of the places of interest that are located in the
Valley and Ridge Region.
Blacksburg
Shenandoah River
Luray
(Home of Virginia Tech &
Surrounding Areas)
The 5
Regions of
Virginia:
Appalachian
Plateau
Region
Our final stop on our trip today will be the Appalachian Plateau
Region. This region is located in Southwest Virginia. A plateau
is an area of elevated land that is flat on the top. Only a small
part of this plateau is located in Virginia. This region is known
for its coal mining.
Click on the following link to visit the Appalachian Plateau Region.
When you see the map, click on the turquoise blue area.
http://www.mme.state.va.us/DMR/DOCS/Geol/vageo.html
Use the links below to visit some of the places of interest that are
located in the Appalachian Plateau Region.
Cumberland Gap
Wise County
The 5
Regions of
Virginia
Congratulations!!! You have completed your trip around the
state of Virginia. Make sure you have completed your
“Region Guide”. If you missed an answer, you may return
to any of the region slides by clicking on its picture below.
Now it is time for you to select your favorite region. You will
be creating a postcard to send to your teacher from that
region. Directions are found on the bottom of your
“Region Guide”.
I hope you enjoyed your trip! Come back soon!!!
Beginning
Coastal Plain
(Tidewater)
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Mountains
Valley and
Ridge
Appalachian
Plateau