South Carolina Geography Flashcard

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Which region of South Carolina is part of the Lowcountry? Options: Blue Ridge, Inner Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Sand Hills

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Inner Coastal Plain

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What region of South Carolina is completely located within the Upcountry? Options: the Coastal Plain, the Blue Ridge Region, the Coastal Zone, the Sand Hills Region

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the Blue Ridge Region

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Why is there so much sand in the Sandhills region of South Carolina? Options: In ancient times, this area was the seacoast of the state; It is located directly next to the Atlantic Ocean; Poor farming practices led to erosion of the soil; Sand has been deposited by rivers over time.

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In ancient times, this area was the seacoast of the state

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Which region of South Carolina is mountainous and includes the state's highest peak, Sassafras Mountain?

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The Blue Ridge Region

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What factor led to the Piedmont's loss of its good topsoil in South Carolina, where the region has mainly red clay soil which is bad for farming? Options: the buildup of textile factories, the use of poor farming techniques, a large number of major hurricanes, a lack of water to irrigate the land

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the use of poor farming techniques

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Which industry is most important to the economy of the Coastal Zone? Options: farming, manufacturing, timber, tourism

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tourism

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Which geographic feature can be found in all six regions of South Carolina?
Options: Beaches, Sand dunes, Mountains, Rivers

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Rivers

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Which region of South Carolina includes a number of natural harbors and barrier islands?

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Coastal Zone

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Which region of South Carolina includes marshes where rice was grown during the 1700s?

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Coastal Zone

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The Inner Coastal Plain, Outer Coastal Plain, and the Coastal Zone are all part of what region?

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Lowcountry