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South Carolina Learning Standards Set Eleven

Quiz by Steven Jones

Grade 8
Social Studies (2020)
South Carolina Learning Standards

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  • Q1
    What economic change significantly impacted South Carolina and the U.S. in recent years?
    The decline of the cotton industry
    The growth of the technology sector
    The resurgence of coal mining
    The expansion of the maritime trade
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q2
    How did globalization affect the economy of South Carolina?
    Isolation from international markets
    Decrease in agricultural production
    Reduction in coastal tourism
    Increased foreign investment and job creation
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q3
    What economic trend has significantly contributed to changes in employment in South Carolina and the U.S.?
    Shift from manufacturing to service industries
    Growth in coal mining employment
    Decline in technology sector jobs
    Increase in agricultural jobs
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q4
    Which of the following best represents a major factor contributing to economic growth in South Carolina in recent years?
    Reduction in international trade
    Expansion of the automotive industry
    Decrease in technology investments
    Decline in tourism
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q5
    What impact did the rise of e-commerce have on the economy of South Carolina and the broader U.S.?
    Decline in internet technology roles
    Reduction in manufacturing opportunities
    Slump in retail sales positions
    Increase in warehousing and distribution jobs
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q6
    How has the growth of information technology impacted South Carolina's economy?
    Lowered agricultural output
    Increased demand for skilled professionals
    Decreased importance of higher education
    Reduced investment in public infrastructure
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q7
    What factor contributed to the diversification of South Carolina's economy in the 21st century?
    Expansion of tobacco farming
    Decrease in tourism
    Investment in renewable energy sources
    A rise in textile exports
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q8
    Which development has significantly influenced the economic landscape of South Carolina and the U.S. by fostering global connectivity?
    The resurgence of local farming communities
    The decline of the maritime shipping industry
    The advent of the internet and digital communication
    The increased reliance on coal-based energy
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q9
    What economic shift in the late 20th and early 21st centuries greatly affected South Carolina's job market?
    A shift back to agrarian-based industries
    The transition from textiles to advanced manufacturing
    Decrease in tourism and hospitality jobs
    Growth in the coal mining sector
    30s
    8.4.P
  • Q10
    What 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 platforms
    The dot-com bubble burst of the early 2000s
    The 2008 financial crisis
    The widespread adoption of the euro currency
    30s
    8.4.P

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