Question

Name a major area of commercial livestock rearing in North America.

Hint:

Remember: Ranches in the Prairies of Western North America are famous for commercial livestock rearing.

Answer 1

Step 1: Concept
Specialized commercial pastoralism regions.

Step 2: Meaning
Locating the designated area in North America known for highly organized and capital-intensive livestock rearing.

Step 3: Analysis

• Commercial livestock rearing is organized on permanent ranches and is highly capital-intensive.
• In North America, this activity is concentrated in the western parts of the United States and extending into Mexico and Canada.
• This region corresponds to the extensive temperate grasslands known as the Prairies (Western USA/Canada).

Step 4: Conclusion
The major area of commercial livestock rearing in North America is the Prairies Western USA. (This corresponds to location 'D' on the map).