1. Geologic Provinces of Virginia

2. A. Appalachian Plateau Southwestern part of VA
Rugged, irregular topography
Rich in coal and natural gas

3. B. Valley and Ridge This is where we live
Underlain by ancient folded and faulted sedimentary rocks
Many caves and sinkholes
Limestone is the common rock type
Karst Topography

4. C. Blue Ridge The oldest rocks in VA
Billion-year-old igneous and metamorphic rocks
The highest area of VA

5. D. Piedmont The largest province in VA Rolling hills
Ancient igneous and metamorphic rock
The FALL ZONE is the elevation change between the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain

6. E. Coastal Plain
Flat
Unconsolidated sediment produced by erosion of Appalachian Mountains
The youngest rocks in VA
Richmond is on the border of the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain