Chapter 2
The Story of a Place
Name_____________________________________ #__________
The Land We Call Home
Chapter 2, Lesson 1
(Pages 20 and 21)
1. What is geography?
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2. Use the map on page 21 to answer the following questions.
a. Which ocean borders our state to the east?
b. Which state does SC border to the north?
c. Which state does SC border to the south?
d. Which of the following cities borders the Atlantic?
Lexington
Landrum
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Myrtle Beach
(Pages 22 and 23)
1. TRUE or FALSE: All of SC’s rivers eventually empty into the
Atlantic Ocean.
2. Rivers that empty into other rivers are called…
a. river systems
b. tributaries
c. river basin
3. What is a river system?
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4. What are our state’s 4 main river systems?
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5. The land surrounding each river system is called a…
a. state border
b. tributaries
c. river basin
All of South Carolina’s major lakes are
man-made. They are formed by the
damming of rivers.
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The South Carolina River Song
(Row, Row, Row, Your Boat…)
The Pee Dee, the Edisto, and the Santee
Are South Carolina Rivers
That are new to me.
The Savannah, the Saluda, and the Wateree
Are South Carolina Rivers
That I’d like to see.
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The Story of a Place
(Pages 24 and 25)
1. What is a human system?
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2. List three things that help people choose where to live.
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3. Look at the map on page 25. What information can you
learn by reading this map?
a. regions of SC
b. number of people that live in each county
c. where rivers are located in SC
d. Which county do you live in? __________________________
e. What is the population of the county you live in?
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The Story of a Place
(Pages 24-27)
1. What is a natural resource?
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2. What does the word climate mean?
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3. What is the climate of South Carolina?
a. humid, subtropical
b. tropical grasslands
c. polar tundra
d. desert
4. List four natural resources that the people of SC depend on.
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The Story of a Place
(Pages 26-27)
5. Look at the map on page 27. What two products are
shown near Mt. Pleasant?
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6. Why do you think these products are popular near us?
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The Story of a Place
(Pages 28 and 29)
1. The _____________________ is the weather of a place over a
long period of time.
2. What is the climate of SC?
a. tropical grasslands
b. desert
c. polar tundra
d. humid, subtropical
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3. Why is tourism a big part of SC’s economy?
a. Tourists spend money in our state
b. it provides more jobs for people in South Carolina
c. all of the above
d. none of the above
4. Use words, pictures, color, and your imagination to show a
dangerous storm that can happen in SC. BE CREATIVE!!
The Story of a Place
(Pages 30-31)
1. Industries are types of businesses. Below, list two important
SC industries.
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What Is A Region?
(Page 32)
1. A ___________________ is made up of places that have things
in common.
2. A landform is __________________________________________.
Another word for landform is ____________________________.
3. What are human features?
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Our State’s Regions
South Carolina has ___________ regions. Use page 33 to draw,
label, and color the regions. Please try to be as accurate as
possible
What region touches the Atlantic Ocean?
What region do you live in?
What 2 regions make up the Low Country?
Where is the UP Country located?
South Carolina’s FALL LINE
is where the Piedmont drops
to the Sandhills. Draw and
label the FALL LINE on the
map.
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South Carolina Regions Song
(Three Little Indians)
The Blue Ridge
The Piedmont
And The Sand Hills
The Inner
The Outer
Coastal Plain
The Coastal Zone
Is where we live
Which ones can you name?
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The Blue Ridge Mountain
Region
(pages 34-35)
Use a BLUE crayon or colored pencil to show where the
Blue Ridge Mountain Region is located.
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Characteristics of the Blue Ridge Region
mountainous
many hardwood forests
streams
waterfalls
smallest region in SC
includes the state’s highest point (Sassafras Mountain)
SC’s mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountains.
Physical Features
Human Features
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The Piedmont Region
(pages 36-37)
Use a GREEN crayon or colored pencil to show where
the Piedmont Region is located.
Characteristics of the Piedmont Region
- foothills of the mountains
- includes rolling hills and many valleys
- The region was once a productive farming area but poor
farming practices led to the erosion of topsoil.
- red clay = not good for farming
- One agricultural industry that thrives in this region is
peaches.
- Waterfalls and swift flowing rivers provided water power for
early mills and textile industry in South Carolina.
Physical Features
Human Features
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The Sand Hills Region
(pages 38-39)
Use an ORANGE crayon or colored pencil to show
where the Sand Hills Region is located. Also, draw and
label the FALL LINE using a color of your choice.
Characteristics of the Sand Hills Region
- in ancient times this region was the sea coast
- flat land and sandy soil that is NOT good for growing crops
- the Sand Hills region follows a drop in elevation so there are
many waterfalls and rapids
Physical Features
Human Features
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The Inner and Outer
Coastal Plain
(pages 40-41)
Use a PURPLE crayon or colored pencil to show where
the Inner and Outer Coastal Plain is located.
Characteristics of the Inner and Outer Coastal Plains
- these two regions make up 2/3 of South Carolina
- large stands of trees promoted the development of timbering
in this region
- well drained soil + sufficient rainfall = long growing season
- cotton and soybeans grow well in this region
Physical Features
Human Features
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Coastal Zone
(pages 42-43)
Use a YELLOW crayon or colored pencil to show where
the Coastal Zone is located.
Characteristics of the Coastal Zone
- a ten mile wide stretch of land from the Atlantic coast inland
- includes barrier islands that protect the coast from erosion
due to tides and storms
- includes natural harbors
- includes marshes that were used for growing rice in the
1700’s
- this region depends heavily on tourism (historical sites, golf,
and the beach itself)
- the port of Charleston is one of the busiest on the east coast
Physical Features
Human Features
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Camp South Carolina Cities
Hello Charleston
Hello Myrtle
Hello Florence
Hello Sumter
Here we are in
Our state capital…”COLUMBIA”
These are cities that are really major!
Hello Spartanburg
Hello Greenville
Hello Anderson
How Ya Doin’
Here we are in
Our state capital…”COLUMBIA”
These are cities that are really major!
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