Name ______________________________________________ Date ___________
                 Chapter Eleven Social Studies Quiz Review
                              South Carolina’s Economy
Directions: Use the map to answer the questions 1 – 3.

  1. Which city in Tennessee
  lies near 35°N?
  _____________________________

   2. What is the closest longitude
   for Americus, GA?
   _____________________________

   3. Which city in Alabama
   lies near 32°N?
   _____________________________




Directions: Answer the question in a complete sentence and to the best of your ability.

   4. Identify TWO workers in your community who provide services.
   __________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________

Directions: Place an “x” next to the THREE statements that correctly answer thequestions.

   5. What industries grew in importance in South Carolina in the 1990s?
   _____ tourism and technology-based industries               _____ ranching
   _____ farming                                               _____ lumber and cotton
   _____ manufacturing                                         _____ mining
Name ______________________________________________ Date ___________

Directions: Circle the letter that best answers the question.

   6. Which of the following became important cash crops in South Carolina after World
      War II?
         a. peaches and tomatoes                         c. rice and corn
         b. cotton and indigo                            d. soybeans and tobacco
   7. Which of the following describes South Carolina’s economy during World War II?
         a. The supply of textiles was small, but the supply of farm products was large.
         b. The demand for textiles increased, but the demand for farm products decreased.
         c. The supply of textiles and farm products was greater than the demand.
         d. The demand for textiles and farm products was greater than the supply.
   8. Which of the following is an example of a service worker?
         a. farmer                                       c. automobile manufacturer
         b. librarian                                    d. textile worker
   9. What mineral of South Carolina is used to make china teacups and paper?
         a. kaolin                                       c. iron
         b. gold                                         d. coal
   10. How did South Carolina’s land use change after World War II?
         a. Some of the land used for tourist attractions turned into peach farms.
         b. Many swamps were used as pastures for beef cattle.
         c. Some of the land used for cotton was turned into pine forests.
         d. Many factories were destroyed to clear land for farming.
   11. How did South Carolina’s economy change after World War II?
         a. The demand for textiles and cotton increased, but the supply was small.
         b. The demand for textiles and cotton increased, but the supply was large.
         c. The demand for textiles and cotton decreased, but the supply was small.
         d. The demand for textiles and cotton decreased, but the supply was large.
   12. What cities are important centers for the seafood industry?
         a. Charleston and Georgetown                    c. Port Royal and Rock Hill
         b. Columbia and Aiken                           d. Spartanburg and Cowpens
   13. What popular tourist spot offers swimming, amusement parks, tennis, and golf?
         a. Columbia                                     c. Aiken
         b. Myrtle Beach                                 d. Walhalla
   14. Which of the following has become one of the Low Country’s most important industry
      since World War II?
         a. peaches                                      c. tourism
         b. mining                                       d. cattle

Chapter 11 Social Studies Quiz Review

  • 1.
    Name ______________________________________________ Date___________ Chapter Eleven Social Studies Quiz Review South Carolina’s Economy Directions: Use the map to answer the questions 1 – 3. 1. Which city in Tennessee lies near 35°N? _____________________________ 2. What is the closest longitude for Americus, GA? _____________________________ 3. Which city in Alabama lies near 32°N? _____________________________ Directions: Answer the question in a complete sentence and to the best of your ability. 4. Identify TWO workers in your community who provide services. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Directions: Place an “x” next to the THREE statements that correctly answer thequestions. 5. What industries grew in importance in South Carolina in the 1990s? _____ tourism and technology-based industries _____ ranching _____ farming _____ lumber and cotton _____ manufacturing _____ mining
  • 2.
    Name ______________________________________________ Date___________ Directions: Circle the letter that best answers the question. 6. Which of the following became important cash crops in South Carolina after World War II? a. peaches and tomatoes c. rice and corn b. cotton and indigo d. soybeans and tobacco 7. Which of the following describes South Carolina’s economy during World War II? a. The supply of textiles was small, but the supply of farm products was large. b. The demand for textiles increased, but the demand for farm products decreased. c. The supply of textiles and farm products was greater than the demand. d. The demand for textiles and farm products was greater than the supply. 8. Which of the following is an example of a service worker? a. farmer c. automobile manufacturer b. librarian d. textile worker 9. What mineral of South Carolina is used to make china teacups and paper? a. kaolin c. iron b. gold d. coal 10. How did South Carolina’s land use change after World War II? a. Some of the land used for tourist attractions turned into peach farms. b. Many swamps were used as pastures for beef cattle. c. Some of the land used for cotton was turned into pine forests. d. Many factories were destroyed to clear land for farming. 11. How did South Carolina’s economy change after World War II? a. The demand for textiles and cotton increased, but the supply was small. b. The demand for textiles and cotton increased, but the supply was large. c. The demand for textiles and cotton decreased, but the supply was small. d. The demand for textiles and cotton decreased, but the supply was large. 12. What cities are important centers for the seafood industry? a. Charleston and Georgetown c. Port Royal and Rock Hill b. Columbia and Aiken d. Spartanburg and Cowpens 13. What popular tourist spot offers swimming, amusement parks, tennis, and golf? a. Columbia c. Aiken b. Myrtle Beach d. Walhalla 14. Which of the following has become one of the Low Country’s most important industry since World War II? a. peaches c. tourism b. mining d. cattle