Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/myrtle-beach-south-carolina

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?Central portion of the Grand Strand, northeastern South Carolina, United States
2. How many people live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?35,682 (city proper, 2020 census); ~397,478 (metropolitan area, 2023 estimate)
3. What language do people speak in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?English
4. When was Myrtle Beach, South Carolina built?Named in the early 20th century, developed as a resort community
5. What is Myrtle Beach known for?Myrtle Beach is a sunny beach town that welcomes millions of visitors every year. It has a warm climate, long sandy beaches, many golf courses, and almost 1,800 restaurants.
6. Why do people visit Myrtle Beach?People visit Myrtle Beach because it has warm weather all year, a huge stretch of beach, 86 golf courses, and lots of restaurants and fun activities.

Indigenous Peoples: The first inhabitants of a region before the arrival of settlers from elsewhere.
Colonial Period: The era when European countries established colonies in other parts of the world.
Demographic Shifts: Changes in the characteristics of a population, such as age, race, or migration patterns.
Municipal Governance: The system by which a city or town is managed and administered by elected officials.