Physical Features

Chauga Narrows in Oconee County. Image courtesy of the SCPRT. 

Discover the mountains, lakes & rivers, geology, and climate of South Carolina.

Climate

• Climate of South Carolina 
  Learn about the temperature, rainfall, and growing season in South Carolina’s regions.
• Temperatures in South Carolina 
  Discover the average temperature of each of the four seasons.
• Precipitation Map
  Take a look at this map of the United States' precipitation.
• Weather Map Activity
  Can you answer the questions about the weather maps?

Lakes & Rivers

• South Carolina Major Lakes
  Which river or lake is near your hometown?
• Black River
  Explore the Pee Dee's Black River.
• River Map of SC
  Here is another map of the rivers in South Carolina.
• Goldfish Maze
  Help the goldfish find his way home to his pond.

Geographical Features

• South Carolina State Parks
  State parks often represent and highlight the unique physical landscape of a region. Explore one near your home town or virtually explore one online today!
  • Photographs from Caesars Head State Park
• Sea Islands
  Check out this map of the South Carolina Sea Islands.
• Wetlands 
  South Carolina's coasts are full of marshes and bays.

Geology

Image of amethyst by Bruce Avera Hunter life.nbii.gov

• The State Stone and Gem Stone
  The State Gem Stone is the Amethyst and the State Stone is Blue Granite.
• Mining in South Carolina
  South Carolina has lots of minerals, stone, and other materials that are mined.

Natural Disasters

• Preventing Wildfires
  Learn how to help prevent wildfires with Smokey the Bear.
• Tornadoes of South Carolina
  Did you know that South Carolina averages 12 tornadoes a year?
• Photos of Hurricanes
  Check out these images of hurricanes and the damage they cause.