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Trace the outline of Virginia on the map, and tell what object it resembles in shape. 2. Bound Virginia. 3. What river separates Virginia fromM aryland? 4. What four mountain ranges lie on the boundary? In what general direction do the mountains of Virginia extend? 5. Into how many counties is theS tate divided? (100.) 6. Name the largest. (R ockingham.) What is its principal town? (H arrisonburg.) Find Harrisonburg. What mineral spring near it? 7. Name the smallest county. (A lexandria.) What important city is situated in this county? (A lexandria.) Find it on the map. 8. What two counties lie east of Chesapeake Bay? 9. What name is often given to this part of theS tate? (T he Eastern Shore. )10. Name the most northerly county. What is its chief town? (W inchester.) Find Winchester. 11. What is the most easterly county? The most westerly? 12. Which border Chesapeake Bay on the west? 13. Which lie on the Potomac? 14. Which touch North Carolina? West Virginia? Tennessee? Kentucky? 15. Point out the county in which you live, and bound it. 16. Name its chief city or town. I ts farm products. 17. What streams drain it? 18. What ranges of mountains cross Virginia? 19. Name the mineral springs of Bath county. Of Rockingham county. 20. Into what does the Appomattox river empty? What rivers form theY ork? 21. The Dan and theS taunton rivers unite in the southern part of theS tate, and form the Roanoke river. In what county do they unite? 22. The Blackwater and theM eherrin rivers unite, inN orth Carolina, to form the Chowan river. The Chowan flows through North Carolina, and empties into Albemarle Sound. 23. What rivers of Virginia empty into Chesapeake Bay? In what general direction do they flow? 24. Describe the James, the most important river of Virginia. 25. What city on the James river, opposite Richmond? 26. Describe theS henandoah river. 27. What branches of
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a high-level overview of the history, geography, people, and industries of Virginia. Beginning with a comparison of the state to others in the U.S. and European countries, the book continues by discussing its geographical features and natural resources, including mention of notable caves and the Appalachian Mountain chain. A chapter covering climate includes a section on agriculture, with elevation influencing growing conditions. A lengthy section on industries includes farming, manufacturing, mining, and commerce. Noteworthy historical events are mentioned throughout, including the establishment of Jamestown. The inclusion of topics and depth of coverage make this book an excellent resource for understanding the breadth and history of Virginia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333639600_0
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