The Land of South Carolina

What is Geography?

Geography: the study of the earth’s physical features, climate, and population.

The way in which the earth influences the human community and how human beings shape the earth.

South CarolinaLocated on the Southern Atlantic Coast

40th in terms of size.

Six Regions of South Carolina

Coastal ZoneLocation- Along the Atlantic coastSize- About 10 miles wideDescription- beaches, islands, rivers,

delta and baysSections: Grand Strand, Santee

Delta, Barrier Islands/ Sea IslandsLOW COUNTRY!!!!

Coastal Zone

Outer Zone

Flat, 50-70 miles inlandNumerous rivers and swamps, savannas (grasslands without many trees)

Lower Pine BeltTidal rivers were necessary for the rice and indigo plantations.

Low Country!!!

Inner Coastal PlainUpper pine beltFlat, slightly rolling landRich bottom land for growing cottonCarolina bays are oval features that look

like swamps surrounded by treesLow Country!!

SandhillsExtends along the FALL ZONE (FALL

LINE)Original beach (ancient coastline)Capital City- ColumbiaRolling hills, scrub oaks, pine trees,

sandy soil

PiedmontUP COUNTRYLargest region- contains nearly 1/3 of the

stateRapidly flowing rivers, rolling hills, lots

of forestsSome cotton plantationsFalling water provided the power for the

textile mills (materials made of cotton fabric)

The Piedmont today is a prosperous area with automobile factories and textile mills.

Blue Ridge Part of the Appalachian Mountains

Smallest regionRugged mountains separated by valleys

Highest Mt. Sassasfras Mt. 3,548 ft.Highest Waterfall = Whitewater Falls

1. Describe the location of South Carolina in two ways.

2. Name the 4 major river systems in South Carolina. What advantages did these river systems have to the state?

3. Geographically, what attracted Europeans to settle in South Carolina?

4. Describe South Carolina prior to the Civil War. Describe the state after the war.

5. When did South Carolina change from an agricultural to an industrial economy?