Which Virginia region is described as an area of rolling hills with igneous and metamorphic rocks?

• A. Blue Ridge
• B. Piedmont
• C. Appalachian Plateau
• D. Valley and Ridge

Answer: (B)

Rolling hills underlain by igneous and metamorphic rocks describe the Piedmont region. This area sits between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Coastal Plain and is characterized by a landscape of gentle to moderate hills rather than sharp peaks. The bedrock includes igneous rocks like granite and metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and schist, which formed long ago during ancient tectonic activity.

By contrast, the Blue Ridge is one of the oldest, most rugged mountain regions with pronounced peaks; the Appalachian Plateau features a relatively flat, plateau-like area with sandstone and coal; and the Valley and Ridge consists of long, parallel ridges and valleys formed from folded sedimentary rocks. Thus the description fits the Piedmont best.