Physiography Topics

1. Introduction

• Part 1
• Part 2

2. Physiography v. Geology

• Physiographic Province Summary
• Physiograhy - Geology Comparison
• Geologic Province Summary

3. Importance of Roanoke

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Mesozoic Basins

• Blue Ridge

• Valley and Ridge

• Appalachian Plateaus

• Virginia's Rivers

 

Introduction

It is important to understand the physiography of Virginia.  This section includes an introduction to physiography, as well as discussions of the regional setting, the physiography of all of Virginia's physiographic provinces, and special physiographic features.

Main topics in this section:

• Introduction to Physiography

• Physiography v. Geology

• Coastal Plain - Regional Setting, General Physiography (including Width and Boundaries and Drainage), Beaches and Shores, Special Physiographic Features (including The Fall Line)

• Piedmont - Regional Setting, Extent and Boundaries, Characteristic Features, Drainage

• Mesozoic Basins - Regional Setting, Extent and Boundaries, Characteristic Features (Part 1 and Part 2)

• Blue Ridge - Regional Setting, Extent and Boundaries, Characteristic Features, Drainage (Major Rivers, The New River, Wind Gaps, Escarpments), Special Features (Aerial Tour of the Southern Blue Ridge, The Skyline Drive)

• Valley and Ridge - Regional Setting, Extent and Boundaries, Characteristic Features, Drainage, Scenic Tour

• Appalachian Plateaus - Regional Setting, Extent and Boundaries, Characteristic Features, Drainage, Scenic Tour

• Virginia's Rivers - Introduction, Chesapeake Bay, River Systems (Potomac-Shenandoah, Rappahannock, York, James, Roanoke, Chowan, New, Tennessee, Big Sandy)

 

 

 

 

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