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shweta08_12
Jan 14, 2009, 10:26 AM
Why are prairies called wheat basket of the world

Wondergirl
Jan 14, 2009, 10:34 AM
We aren't supposed to answer your homework questions for you.

Think about it. The prairies (e.g. the U.S. Midwest) are called the "wheat basket" or "breadbasket" of the world. The prairies are flat and very fertile, with rich black soil. Flat land is good for farming. If the prairies are flat, fertile lands, what crops are grown there? What things are then made with these crops? What do those things that are made have to do with the people in the world? Think about it.

asking
Jan 15, 2009, 01:36 PM
Because humans plowed up the prairies, removing all the native grasses and other plants and used the deep, fertile soil to grow huge huge amounts of wheat (and corn and soybeans). And the word is "breadbasket." (Bread is made of wheat.)

dram1962
Nov 6, 2009, 03:29 AM
Prairies are also called wheat basket of the world because the farmers of that region produce enough wheat for the whole
Country and also for export

thedude260
Jan 19, 2012, 06:23 AM
Another name for 'Wheat Basket' is Breadbasket'. The farmers from the state harvest enough wheat to give to their country and to export in different parts for the world.
Hope ot Helped!

WOW1225
Jan 20, 2014, 07:15 AM
They are called the wheat basket of the world because the climate and the soil are the most preferable place for the growth of wheat. It also produced enough wheat for the export to different countries.