0
The point in a river where you encounter rapids. Seagoing ships can come up a river until they reach that point. Richmond VA is one city located at the fall line of the James River.
What else can I help you with?
Which two regions of virginia are separated by the Fall Line?
The two regions of Virginia that are separated by the Fall Line are the Coastal Plain of eastern Virginia and the bedrock of the Piedmont. The Fall Line is a set of rapids that blocks ships from sailing upstream any further.
Which river in Virginia is the closet to the fall line?
The Appomattox, James, Potomac, and Rappahannock Rivers all cross the fall line.
What important Virginia city is located on the the fall line?
Richmond
What river did early Virginia cities develope on?
the Fall Line
What separates the eastern shore from mainland Virginia?
The fall line
The geographical divide between the tidewater and the Piedmont is called?
The geographical dividing line between the Tidewater and the Piedmont in Virginia is the Fall Line
Which Virginia region has rolling hills and is located west of the fall line?
PIEDMONT.
Where did many early Virginia cities develope?
Fall Line!! = )
What effect did the fall line have on settlement in Virginia?
The Fall Line is the highest point in a river that a ship can sail to- coming from the ocean. At the Fall line- rocks in the river. To go further up the river, you need to unload the ship, and transfer to a smaller boat above the Fall Line. It is handy to have docks, places to store things and for people to live at such a point. Because of this, the location of the Fall line was also the site of some of the first towns and cities in Virginia.
What two regions of Virginia does the fall line separate?
Blue ridge and the coastal plain
Why were early Virginia settlements built in Fall line?
because they had to stop there they could not carry there boats
Where is the capital of virgia's?
The capital of Virginia is Richmond. It is located in the central part of the state along the fall line of the James River. Richmond is known for its history, architecture, and as a cultural hub in Virginia.
