Geography of South Carolina

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about South Carolina is correct?

• South Carolina is located on the southern Atlantic coast.

• South Carolina is rectangular in shape.

• South Carolina is the largest state in the Deep South.

• South Carolina occupies over 50,000 square miles.

Multiple Choice

South Carolina is roughly rectangular in shape.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Why might the geography of South Carolina be significant to its history and culture?

Multiple Choice

Which states are included in the Southeast region along with South Carolina?

• NC, GA, FL, TN, AL, MS

• TX, OK, AR, LA, MS

• VA, WV, KY, TN, NC, SC

• GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, AR

Multiple Choice

Which physical characteristic best describes the rivers in the Low Country of South Carolina?

• Narrow and fast

• Broad and sluggish

• Steep and rocky

• Short and dry

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The land above the fall line in South Carolina is called the

.

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the fall line in dividing the land regions of South Carolina.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are land regions found in South Carolina?

• The Blue Ridge

• The Piedmont

• The Great Plains

• The Sandhills

Multiple Choice

Which counties in South Carolina are part of the Blue Ridge region?

• Oconee, Pickens, Greenville

• Charleston, Beaufort, Jasper

• Richland, Lexington, Sumter

• York, Lancaster, Chester

Multiple Choice

The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountains which are some of the oldest mountains in America.

• True

• False

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The highest peak in South Carolina is

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are peaks in South Carolina above 3,000 feet?

• Table Rock

• Caesar's Head

• Hogback

• Paris Mountain

Multiple Choice

What is the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River?

• Whitewater Falls

• Niagara Falls

• Rainbow Falls

• Bridal Veil Falls

Multiple Choice

The Piedmont region contains 1/2 of the state.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which land region in South Carolina separates the UpCountry from the Low Country?

• The Sandhills

• The Coastal Plains

• The Blue Ridge

• The Piedmont

Open Ended

What is the alternate name or meaning of the Piedmont and Sandhills regions of South Carolina?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the Coastal Plains region of South Carolina?

• It is divided into Inner and Outer Coastal Plain.

• It is the smallest geographic region in SC.

• It is also known as the Upper and Lower Pine Belts.

• The land is flat and swampy.

Open Ended

Name one way the barrier islands in the Coastal Zone help protect the coastline of South Carolina.

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The Coastal Zone of South Carolina stretches from the Atlantic Ocean inland for

miles.

Multiple Choice

What is the highest point in what will one day be the state of South Carolina, as mentioned in the Hydrophobic Horse activity?

• Sassafras Mountain

• Blue Ridge Mountain

• Grand Strand

• Sea Islands

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major river systems in South Carolina?

• Edisto River System

• Pee Dee River System

• Santee River System

• Mississippi River System

Open Ended

What is the significance of the Santee River System in relation to other river systems east of the Mississippi River?

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about the Edisto and Santee River Systems in South Carolina.

• The Edisto River System is entirely contained within South Carolina.

• The Santee River System empties more water into the Atlantic Ocean than any other river system east of the Mississippi except the St. Lawrence River.

• The Edisto River System flows into South Carolina from Georgia.

• The Santee River System is the smallest river system in South Carolina.

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During the 19th and 20th centuries, textile mills in South Carolina were powered by fast-flowing

and streams.

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South Carolina is located on the

Atlantic coast.

Open Ended

What are some key geographical features of South Carolina that make it unique among the 50 states?