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Based on Ecoregions developed by the EPA this map describe areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources, as well as similarity of climate that can assist Virginia gardenders.
4 kwi 2012 · Geologic Map of Virginia. 1:500,000 scale Geologic Map of Virginia Web Map by vadgmr. Last Modified: April 4, 2012. (1 rating, 0 comments, 6,522 views) More Details...
Virginia is made up of five geologic regions: the Coastal Plain (tidewater), the Piedmont, the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Valley and Ridge, and the Appalachian Plateau. As you examine the map below, consider how the differences in climate, landscapes, and resources in these regions have shaped how Virginians have interacted with their environment.
Virginia is divided into various physiographic regions defined primarily by a combination of geology (the rocks underneath the soil) and topography (hills, valleys, and flat spots). Political boundaries are well-marked in Virginia, with signs on roads identifying when you cross a boundary between counties/cities.
Fig. 1. Shaded relief map showing Virginia's physiography and surface hydrology. Click image for larger version. Climate The overall climate of Virginia is classified as humid subtropical, denoting a seasonal regime of warm to hot summers and mild winters, along with sufficient precipitation to support temperate broadleaf and
Interactive map of Virginia's geology and natural resources. PDF version. The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy provides a large amount of information on Virginia's geology and natural resources in interactive map form, including: Surface geology. Geothermal suitability. Sinkholes.
The Appalachians are the most ecologically diverse part of the state, contributing 15 of the state's ecoregions. Broadly, the portions in Virginia can be divided into three sections: the Blue Ridge in the southeasternmost portion of the mountains, the Ridge and Valley just inland from that, and past that, a small section of the Central ...
