SC Regions Test Review Flashcards
This state borders South Carolina to the North (above)
North Carolina
This area of South Carolina is made up of 2 of South Carolina’s regions.
Coastal Plain
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a part of this mountain range…
Appalachian Mountains
These are found in the Sandhills regions because long ago, it was our coast.
Fossils
This region has good soil for planting, many trees, and plenty of rainfall.
Coastal Plain
The Blue Ridge region and Piedmont region are grouped together to be called ….
The Upcountry
The regions below the fall line are often called
The Lowcountry
This line separates the high land of the Upcountry from the low land of the Lowcountry.
The Fall Line
Fishing and Tourism are important industries here.
The Coastal Zone
Soybeans and Cotton are grown here.
The Coastal Plain
This region is located in the northwestern part of our state and is the smallest region.
Blue Ridge Region
This region is located at the “foot of the mountain”
The Piedmont
The remains of South Carolina’s old coastline can be found here.
The Sandhills
This industry is found in Myrtle Beach, a popular vacation spot.
Tourism
Each of these in South Carolina has special characteristics and features that make it unique.
Region
These protect the coast from erosion.
Barrier Islands
The state that borders South Carolina to the east is…
Tennessee
South Carolina lakes are all…
manmade
The state that borders South Carolina to the southwest is…
Georgia
This region contains valleys, rolling hills, monadnocks, waterfalls, and fast moving rivers.
Blue Ridge Region
Communities and Textile Mills were built along the fall line because…
the water provided power.
This city is a major port in the United States.
Charleston, SC
This region is made up of mostly mountains, waterfalls, streams, and hardwood forests.
Blue Ridge Region
Peaches are an important industry in this region.
The Piedmont
