Rivers
SC Facts
Climate
Population
Regions
100

How many major river systems are in SC?

4

100

What is the capital of SC?

Columbia

100

What is water that falls from clouds called?

Precipitation

100

What is population?

Population is the number of people who live in a certain area.

100

How many regions are in SC?

6

200

What river is the natural border between SC and GA?

Savannah River

200

What city do you live in?

Sumter

200

What three forms of precipitation can fall?

Rain, snow, or hail

200

Name one city with the largest population.

Columbia

200

This region is known for its rich soil.

Inner Coastal Plain Region

300

What river flows from NC into our state and then into the Atlantic Ocean?

PeeDee River

300

How many people live in SC?

More than 5 million

300

The annual precipitation in SC averages __________.

a) more than 42 inches a year

b) less than 42 inches a year

Less than 42 inches a year

300

Name another city with the largest population

Charleston

300

This region has many rivers, streams, and swamps

Outer Coastal Plain

400

What river is only found in SC?

Edisto River

400

Why do people choose to live near big cities?

Jobs are easier to find.

400

The annual precipitation in SC averages __________.

a) more than 80 inches a year

b) less than 80 inches a year

More than 80 inches a year

400

Name another city with the largest population.

Spartanburg

400

This region is where the old coastline used to be millions of years ago.

Sandhills

500

What is our state's largest river system?

Santee River

500

What is SC slogan?

Smiling Faces. Beautiful Places

500

What type of weather have we seen this winter that we normally don't see?

Snow

500

Name another city with the largest population.

Greenville

500

What is the tallest mountain in the Blue Ridge Region?

Sassafras Mountain