Why Is Ranching More Common in the Rocky Mountain Region

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why is ranching more common in the Rocky Mountain region than agriculture?

• A)Cattle and sheep can graze in areas with marginal soils and little water.
• B)Cattle and sheep were more profitable than agriculture.
• C)The long period of snowfall would affect animals less than plants.
• D)Ranching is not more common in the Rocky Mountains than agriculture.

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