Question

Match each region of Virginia to its main source of income,

Answer 1

Answer:

Piedmont   ⇒ government jobs. The northern part of Virginia is loaded with federal government workers and federal agencies. Even though the Piedmont region is much larger, its main source of income comes from government jobs mainly located at the northern part (near Washington D.C.)

Appalachian Plateau  ⇒ coal mining. Coal is one of Virginia's most valuable natural resources and it is mined in the Appalachian Plateau region (west of the state).

Blue Ridge Mountain  ⇒ farming. The major economic activities in the Blue Ridge Mountain region of Virginia include farming, livestock, lumber and tourism.  

Coastal Plain  ⇒ tourism. The main sources of income include tourism, shipbuilding and military contractors.

Explanation:

Principal economic activities there include livestock raising, farming, tobacco growing, and lumber production. Commercial apple orchards are found in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Blue Ridge is a major East Coast recreation area noted for its resorts and scenery. The Appalachian Trail winds atop the range.

Answer 2

Answer:

coal mining - Appalachian Plateau

government jobs - Piedmont

recreation - Blue Ridge Mountain

farming -Coastal Plain