WorksheetsLandform Regions of SC
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The word Piedmont means ________________.
a)
foothills of the mountains
b)
a large stream of water
c)
long growing season
d)
hilly, unconnected bands of sans
2.
This region is the smallest region of South Carolina and in this region you can find waterfalls, streams, and hardwood forests.
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Sandhills
d)
Piedmont
3.
The Sandhills region has hilly, unconnected bands of sand that were left million of years ago. Why is this?
a)
poor farming practices
b)
the seacoast reached far inland
c)
due to high tides and storms
d)
lots of wind and rain
4.
This is the largest region of South Carolina. It was once a great farming area, but poor farming practices led to the erosion of topsoil. Now all you can find there is red clay.
a)
Horry Region
b)
Inner Coastal Region
c)
Piedmont
d)
Coastal Zone
5.
Where do rivers form water falls or rapis as the water drops to lower levels of land?
a)
forests
b)
plain
c)
fall zone
d)
plain
6.
This region is known for the development of the timber industry because of all the tress you can find there. This particular region is said to have well-drained soil, sufficient annual rainfall, and a longer growing season which promotes agriculture.
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Sandhills
c)
Inner and Outer Coastal Plain
7.
This region has hilly, unconnected bands of sand. This sand is not good for growing crops.
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Sandhills
c)
Coastal Zone
d)
Piedmont
8.
This region is located along the Atlantic Ocean and is well known for its tourism industry.
a)
Sandhills
b)
Piedmont
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Zone
9.
________________ helps protect the coast from erosion due to tides and storms.
a)
mountains
b)
rivers
c)
plains
d)
barrier islands
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