World Geography
Which among the following factor/factors have led to the extensive development of dairy farming in the dairy belt of North America?Hot and humid climateRainfall varying between 55 and 125 cm.Select the correct code from the options given below:
Extensive development of dairy farming in the dairy belt of North America has been possible due to the presence of a combination of physical and economic factors. The region receives a rainfall varying between 55 and 125 cm. The rainfall efficiency is further increased by relatively lower temperature ranging between 18° and 24°C. The cattle yield more milk in a cool climate and the milk can also be kept for a longer time at lower temperature.
Forested wetlands are called as swamps. They are located all around the world. Freshwater swamps form along large lakes and rivers. Saltwater swamps are found along tropical and sub tropical coastlines.
Wind is an air movement having both direction and speed. Depending on the cause of the winds, they can blow in many directions.The Easterly winds blow from east to west whereas the westerly winds blow from west to east.
In urban and industrial areas smoke provides plenty of nuclei which helps in the formation of fog and mist. Smog is a condition when fog is mixed with smoke.