Regions of South Carolina
South Carolina stretches from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean
South Carolina stretches from the Blue Ridge Mountains ...
South Carolina is divided into six geographical regions
South Carolina is divided into six geographic...
Blue Ridge Region
- Part of the Appalachian Mountain Range
- Located in the Northwestern corner of the state
- It is South Carolina's smallest region
Blue Ridge Region
- This region contains hardwood forests, streams, and waterfalls
- It includes the state's highest point, Sassafras Mountain
- The Blue Ridge has a moderate climate with warm summers and cool winters
Table Rock in the Blue Ridge Mountains
The Piedmont Region
- The Piedmont Region covers most of the Northwestern portion of the state
- It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
The Piedmont Region
- This region is made of rolling hills and shallow valleys
- The Piedmont is mostly red clay soil, which is not good for farming
- The climate in this area is mild with warm summers and cool winters
Foothills of South Carolina
The Sandhills Region
- In ancient times the Sandhills region was the coastline of South Carolina
- Columbia, the state capital, is located in this region
The Sandhills Region
- The region has sandy soil that is not good for farming
- The rivers in this region cross a fall zone (a natural boundary between higher and lower ground) which causes them to have rapids (rapidly moving water)
- The Sandhills have warm humid summers and cool winters
The Inner Coastal Plain
- This region is a mostly forested region with more than half of it being covered by forests
- It is the agricultural heart of South Carolina and is the center of the state's cotton production
The Inner Coastal Plain
- The region contains South Carolina's best soil and wheat and soybeans are grown here
- This area gets a lot of rain
- The Inner Coastal Plain has a subtropical climate with warm and humid summers and cool winters
The Outer Coastal Plain
- This region is flat and contains many rivers, streams, and swamps
- Contains poor quality and wet soil, so not used for agriculture
The Outer Coastal Plain
- Forestry is an important land use in this region
- Along with the Inner Coastal Plain, makes up two- thirds of South Carolina
- The Outer Coastal Plain has a subtropical climate with warm and humid summers and cool winters
The Coastal Zone
- This region is a 10 mile wide stretch of land from the Atlantic coast inland
- The main industries are tourism and fishing
The Coastal Zone
- South Carolina contains almost 200 miles of coastline
- Surrounded by many barrier islands
- The Coastal Zone has a subtropical climate with warm and humid summers and cool winters