Social Studies SOL 2.4

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Social Studies SOL 2.4

• Geography
• Virginia's Neighboring States
• Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina,
  Kentucky, Tennessee

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Our country is the United States of America.
All of these states are united into one country.
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Virginia is the name of our state.
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North Carolina is south of Virginia.
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Tennessee touches Virginias southwestern border.
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Kentucky touches Virginias western border.
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West Virginia touches part of Virginias
northern border.
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Maryland also touches Virginias northern border.
All of these states are Virginias neighbors.
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Washington D. C. is the capital of our country.
Washington D.C.
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We are ALL Americans!
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Mountain Ranges, Major Rivers and Lakes in America
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United States of America
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Appalachian Mountains
There are many mountains in America. The
mountains closest to Virginia are the Appalachian
Mountains.
Appalachian Mountains
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Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountain range covers an even larger
area. The Rockies are far to the west of us.
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
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The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the longest and most
important river in North America.
Mississippi River
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The Ohio River
Native Americans traveled and fished in the Ohio
River.
Mississippi River
OhioRiver
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Potomac River
The Potomac River is in the eastern United
States. It empties into the Chesapeake Bay.
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Potomac River
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Lake Huron Lake Ontario Lake Michigan Lake
Erie Lake Superior
The Great Lakes
What do the blue letters spell?
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This land is our land from sea to shining sea!
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