Unit I. Geography Part 2 – Land Regions & Waterways

Objectives Identify and locate the major waterways and bodies of water within South CarolinaIdentify and locate the major waterways and bodies of water within South Carolina List ways in which South Carolina’s history has been affected by its geographyList ways in which South Carolina’s history has been affected by its geography Locate and describe differences in the five natural land regions of South CarolinaLocate and describe differences in the five natural land regions of South Carolina Locate major cities within the natural regions of South CarolinaLocate major cities within the natural regions of South Carolina

Land Regions of SC Coastal ZoneCoastal Zone -10 miles inland -marsh land & major tourism spots Coastal Plain (Inner & Outer)Coastal Plain (Inner & Outer) -*largest land region -richest farmland

Land Regions of SC SandhillsSandhills -ancient seashore, where fall line is Piedmont (foot of the mountain)Piedmont (foot of the mountain) -rolling hills, farmland, Rock Hill Blue RidgeBlue Ridge -mountains, smallest land region

Four Major River Systems Four Major River SystemsFour Major River SystemsFour Major River Systems 1. Pee Dee 2. Santee (***largest) 3. Savannah 4. Edisto (*only one entirely within South Carolina) Catawba River a part of the Santee River systemCatawba River a part of the Santee River system

Importance of Rivers ***Were a major source of transportation for early South Carolinians-between the coast and Fall Line***Were a major source of transportation for early South Carolinians-between the coast and Fall Line ***Caused growth of towns along Fall Line – Columbia***Caused growth of towns along Fall Line – Columbia ***Are sources of water, recreation, & electric power today***Are sources of water, recreation, & electric power today

Lakes Many created when dams were *built to generate hydro electricityMany created when dams were *built to generate hydro electricity *Serve as water resources for cities and towns*Serve as water resources for cities and towns Provide sources for recreation – boating, swimming, and fishingProvide sources for recreation – boating, swimming, and fishing

Summary 1. How do rivers and lakes benefit us? 2. Why should we be concerned with the pollution of our lakes and rivers?