| A | B |
| climate | the weather of an area over a long period of time |
| temperate | The climate of Virginia is not too hot or too cold. It is ____ |
| coast | Temperatures nearer the _____ are higher. |
| mountains | Lower temperatures are found in the _____ of Virginia. |
| rain | the most common type of precipiation in VA |
| drought | a period when rainfall is below normal |
| crops | Farmers grow different _____ in different areas of the state. |
| coniferous | trees that do not shed leaves. Example pine or fir |
| deciduous | hardwood trees that shed their leaves in the fall |
| Virginia | many different types of animals or wildlife live here |
| land animals | include wildcats, bears, foxes, raccoons, rabbits, and squirrels |
| aquatic | animals that live in the water including oysters, blue crabs, clams, and fish |