Which pairing correctly matches the region with its predominant form of agricultural land use?

• A. Gulf Coast: range livestock
• B. Great Lakes: dairy farming
• C. New England: feed grains and livestock
• D. Great Basin: mixed farming

Answer: (B)

Regions tend to specialize in a form of farming that fits their climate, soils, and access to markets. The Great Lakes area is especially known for dairy farming, with states like Wisconsin renowned for milk production and processing infrastructure. The cool, moist climate and ample pasture support year-round dairy cattle, making dairy the predominant land use in this region.

The other regions don’t align as closely with a single dominant form. The Gulf Coast is more associated with grazing and some row crops but not dairy as the standout land use. New England has limited land and climate that make large-scale feed grain production less common, so its farming is more varied rather than dominated by feed grains and livestock. The Great Basin, with its arid conditions, supports grazing and irrigation-limited agriculture rather than mixed farming as a region-wide pattern.