South Carolina Learning Standards Set Eleven
Quiz by Steven Jones
Grade 8
Social Studies (2020)
South Carolina Learning Standards
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- Q1What economic change significantly impacted South Carolina and the U.S. in recent years?The decline of the cotton industryThe growth of the technology sectorThe resurgence of coal miningThe expansion of the maritime trade30s8.4.P
- Q2How did globalization affect the economy of South Carolina?Isolation from international marketsDecrease in agricultural productionReduction in coastal tourismIncreased foreign investment and job creation30s8.4.P
- Q3What economic trend has significantly contributed to changes in employment in South Carolina and the U.S.?Shift from manufacturing to service industriesGrowth in coal mining employmentDecline in technology sector jobsIncrease in agricultural jobs30s8.4.P
- Q4Which of the following best represents a major factor contributing to economic growth in South Carolina in recent years?Reduction in international tradeExpansion of the automotive industryDecrease in technology investmentsDecline in tourism30s8.4.P
- Q5What impact did the rise of e-commerce have on the economy of South Carolina and the broader U.S.?Decline in internet technology rolesReduction in manufacturing opportunitiesSlump in retail sales positionsIncrease in warehousing and distribution jobs30s8.4.P
- Q6How has the growth of information technology impacted South Carolina's economy?Lowered agricultural outputIncreased demand for skilled professionalsDecreased importance of higher educationReduced investment in public infrastructure30s8.4.P
- Q7What factor contributed to the diversification of South Carolina's economy in the 21st century?Expansion of tobacco farmingDecrease in tourismInvestment in renewable energy sourcesA rise in textile exports30s8.4.P
- Q8Which development has significantly influenced the economic landscape of South Carolina and the U.S. by fostering global connectivity?The resurgence of local farming communitiesThe decline of the maritime shipping industryThe advent of the internet and digital communicationThe increased reliance on coal-based energy30s8.4.P
- Q9What economic shift in the late 20th and early 21st centuries greatly affected South Carolina's job market?A shift back to agrarian-based industriesThe transition from textiles to advanced manufacturingDecrease in tourism and hospitality jobsGrowth in the coal mining sector30s8.4.P
- Q10What event in the early 21st century had a significant impact on the global economic landscape, affecting South Carolina and the entire U.S.?The invention of social media platformsThe dot-com bubble burst of the early 2000sThe 2008 financial crisisThe widespread adoption of the euro currency30s8.4.P