Let's solve each question based on the
"South Carolina: Population" map and its key. Here’s a step-by-step explanation for each:
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Question 6: Around what cities is South Carolina's population greatest?
Answer:
The population is greatest around
Columbia,
Charleston, and
Greenville.
Explanation:
On the map, these cities are located in areas shaded
red, which according to the key means
more than 250 people per square mile — the highest population density category. Columbia (the capital) and Charleston are major urban centers, and Greenville is a significant city in the Upstate region.
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Question 7: In which population category is Williamston? Loris?
Answer:
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Williamston:
100 to 250 people per square mile
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Loris:
Less than 50 people per square mile
Explanation:
- Williamston is located in a
green-shaded area, which corresponds to the "100 to 250" category.
- Loris is in a
yellow-shaded area, which indicates "less than 50" people per square mile.
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Question 8: Would you describe the population in the southwestern part of the state as high or low?
Answer:
Low
Explanation:
The southwestern part of South Carolina (near the border with Georgia) is mostly shaded
yellow, indicating
less than 50 people per square mile. This shows a sparsely populated rural area.
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Question 9: Which of these are not shown on the map:
a. total state population
b. the most densely populated cities
c. where the most farmers live
Answer:
a. total state population and
c. where the most farmers live
Explanation:
- The map shows
population density by region (using color shading), so it shows
which areas are densely populated, but
not the exact total number of people in the state →
(a) is not shown.
- It does
show the most densely populated cities like Columbia and Charleston →
(b) IS shown.
- There is
no information about farming or agriculture on this map →
(c) is not shown.
✔ So the correct answers are:
a and c
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Question 10: What are the advantages of living in a highly populated area? What are the disadvantages?
Answer (Sample):
Advantages:
- More job opportunities
- Better access to schools, hospitals, and public services
- More cultural activities (museums, theaters, restaurants)
- Public transportation options
- Greater variety of goods and services
Disadvantages:
- Higher cost of living
- Traffic congestion and longer commutes
- Crowded spaces and noise pollution
- Higher crime rates in some areas
- Less access to nature and open space
Explanation:
This is an open-ended question that encourages critical thinking. Students should consider both sides based on general knowledge and the context of dense urban areas like those near Columbia or Charleston.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
6.
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville
7.
Williamston: 100 to 250; Loris: less than 50
8.
Low
9.
a and c
10.
- *Advantages:* More jobs, services, culture, transportation
- *Disadvantages:* High cost, traffic, noise, overcrowding
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