Each question in this quiz is timed.
Definition of Blue Ridge
Height above sea level
Islands built and constantly changed by the sea that protect S.C.'s coast from waves and storms.
the point at which the rivers fall from the high land to the lower land.
Oval depressions found in the Coastal plain region
Definition of Carolina Bay.
A granite peak that rises suddenly above the nearby areas
The point at which the rivers fall from the high land to the lower land
Definition of Elevation
a granite peak that rises suddenly above the nearby area
height above sea level
Definition of Fall Line
the point at which the rivers fall from the high land to the lower land
In which region are dark rivers, swamps, and carolina bay found?
Blue ridge
Inner coastal plain
Coastal Zone
Piedmont
In which region did the first SC settlements appear?
Fall line
In which region do we live?
Blue Ridge
Sandhills
Definition of Monadnock
What are two or three characteristics of Carolina Bay?
May contain water
Oval shape
Dry soil (Non fertile)
Fertile soil
What are two theories on how Carolina Bays were formed?
Hurricane damage
swirling winds
The moon fell on the ground
meteorite scars
What divides SC into up country and low country?
Which region has rapidly flowing rivers and rapids?
Which region is a major manufacturing area?
Which region is divided into three zones (Barrier islands, Grand strand, and Santee delta)?
Which region is located in the northwest corner of the state?
Which region of the state contains high peaks such as Sassafras Mountain?
Which regions name literally means "foot of the mountains"?
Which region was the coastline of SC thousands of years ago?
