Lake Jocassee | Carolina Snaps

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Lake Jocassee is a 75,000-acre reservoir outside of Salem, South Carolina and is considered the jewel of the Appalachian Mountains.

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3.E.4 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the composition of Earth and the processes that shape features of Earth’s surface.
- 3.E.4B Earth’s surface has changed over time by natural processes and by human activities. Humans can take steps to reduce the impact of these changes.
  - 3.E.4B.1 Develop and use models to describe the characteristics of Earth’s continental landforms and classify landforms as volcanoes, mountains, valleys, canyons, plains, and islands.
E-ESS3-1. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources and occurrence of natural hazards have influenced human activity.
This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban areas within South Carolina.
- 1.G.4 Describe and compare various landforms within South Carolina through the use of primary and secondary sources.
The availability of resources and the physical features associated with them vary in different locations around the U. S. Students will connect these resources with various economic activities.
- 2.G.3 Explain how the distribution of human features, physical features, and natural resources within the U. S changes over time and impacts economic activity.
This indicator prompts students to inquire about the distribution of landforms, climates, and biomes around the world.
- 3.2.2.ER Identify and analyze the ways people interact with the physical environment in different regions of the state, the country, and the world.

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