Which Virginia region is known for its rolling hills and valleys?

• A. Tidewater
• B. Piedmont
• C. Blue Ridge Mountains
• D. Appalachian Plateau

Answer: (B)

This item asks you to recognize Virginia’s regional landscapes. The Piedmont region sits between the flat Coastal Plain (Tidewater) along the coast and the tall Blue Ridge Mountains. Its land features rolling hills and wide valleys, with gentle slopes that rise from the coast toward the mountains. That mix of hills and valleys is what makes Piedmont distinct from the flat Tidewater and from the high, rugged Blue Ridge Mountains. The Appalachian Plateau in the far western part is also different, with plateaus and steeper terrain rather than rolling hills. So, the rolling hills and valleys describe the Piedmont best.