The Valley & Ridge Region
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The Valley and Ridge Region of Virginia is located west of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region and east of the Appalachian Plateau Region. The climate in this region is is pleasantly warm in the summer and not too cold in the winter.
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The LandThe Valley and Ridge Region includes hills and long ridges with valleys between them. The region includes part of the Great Valley, which runs through the Appalachian Mountains. The valleys within the region are separated by ridges. Ridges are long, narrow hilltops or mountain ranges. The Shenandoah Valley was the first part of the Great Valley to be settled.
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Products & IndustriesThe low valleys and rich soil of the Valley and Ridge Region, have produced rich soil that is perfect for farming. Farming is the top industry of the region.
The farming industry provides several top products to consumers in the region. The top products of the Valley and Ridge Region include poultry, apples, dairy, and beef. Points of Interest
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Smith, Karla. All Around Virginia Regions and Resources. Chicago: Heinemann Library, 2003. Print.
