South Carolina Geography Quiz

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

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Zone

• Piedmont

• Sand Hills

The Sandhills region of South Carolina contains flat lands with sandy soil that is not good for growing crops. Which statement is the best explanation for why there is so much sand in this area?

• 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.

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

• The Piedmont Region

• The Blue Ridge Region

• The Sand Hills Region

• The Coastal Plain

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

• Backcountry

• Hillcountry

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

What region of South Carolina is completely located within the Upcountry?

• the Coastal Plain

• the Blue Ridge Region

• the Coastal Zone

• the Sand Hills Region

Which region of South Carolina is part of the Lowcountry?

• Blue Ridge

• Inner Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Sand Hills

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

• Coastal Zone

• Inner Coastal Plain

• Outer Coastal Plain

• Sand Hills

Which industry is most important to the economy of the Coastal Zone?

• farming

• manufacturing

• timber

• tourism

Which geographic feature can be found in all six regions of South Carolina?

• Beaches

• Sand dunes

• Mountains

• Rivers

The Piedmont region of South Carolina has mainly red clay soil which is bad for farming. Which factor led to the Piedmont's loss of its good topsoil?

• 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