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.

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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