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nikhil99
Mar 1, 2010, 07:47 AM
Why are preiries are called the wheat basket of the world ?

nikhil99
Mar 1, 2010, 07:50 AM
Because the soil is as fertile and its also called the bread basket many people come here .

Clough
Mar 16, 2010, 12:49 AM
Hi, nikhil99!

Probably because wheat is more likely to be grown in prairie areas because of the soil conditions as well as the climate. A lot of breads are also made of wheat.

Thanks!