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Social Studies Week One. THIRD Grade. South Carolina is in what geographic region of the United States?. The Southeastern Region. What landforms or bodies of water border SC on the north, south, east and west sides of the state?. North: North Carolina South: Georgia - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
THIRD GRADE
Social StudiesWeek One
South Carolina is in what geographic
region of the United States?
The Southeastern Region
What landforms or bodies of water border SC on the north, south, east
and west sides of the state?
North: North Carolina South: Georgia East: Atlantic Ocean West: Georgia
Which SC region is located near the Atlantic Ocean?
The Coastal Zone Region
In what climate region is South Carolina
located?
Humid, subtropical climate region
What are the four major river basins of South
Carolina?
The PeeDee, the Santee, the Edisto, and
the Savannah River Basins
What is the name of the mountain range in
South Carolina? Why are these mountains
rounded?
The Blue Ridge Mountains.
They are rounded because they are very old and have been weathered down.
What is the difference between a swamp and
a marsh?
Swamps are wetlands that have mainly trees and bushes; Marshes are wetlands that have
primarily grasses.
1 2
3
Identify the regions of our state numbered
above:
1. Piedmont Region 2. Sandhills Region 3. Coastal Zone
Region
Name four major cities in South Carolina:
Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg
Columbia
What is unique about the lakes found in South
Carolina?
All of the lakes found in SC are man-made,
formed by damming of rivers
Population Key:Square: 30,000 to 50,000Circle: 50,000 to 90,000Triangle: 90,000 or more
Which cities would a business think about moving to if they wanted the largest
population nearby?
Charleston, Columbia
Which highway would be best to use if traveling from Charleston to
Spartanburg?
Interstate 26 North all the way from Charleston to
Spartanburg
What city is the capital of South Carolina and how is it identified on
a map?
Columbia is the capital of South Carolina and has a
star instead of a dot to identify it on a map.
What type of soil is found in the Piedmont which is
not good for farming?
Red clay soil
Which highway would be best to use if traveling from Rock Hill to Columbia?
Interstate 77 South from Rock Hill
to Columbia
Which of the regions in SC is known for its rolling hills and extremely fertile soil?
Inner Coastal Plain Region
Which region in SC is mountainous and has
many hardwood forests, streams and waterfalls?
Blue Ridge Mountain Region
Which region in SC has many rivers
and swamps in it?
Outer Coastal Plain Region
Which region in SC follows the Atlantic Ocean, consists of barrier
islands, marshes and natural harbors and has a large tourism industry?
Coastal Zone Region
Which region in SC most resembles a desert ecosystem?
Sandhills Region
Which region in SC has swift flowing rivers supplying
water power, red clay, and is at the foothills of the
Appalachian Mountains.
Piedmont Region