Question

Why is North America called ‘Land of Prairies’?

Answer 1

• The central plains of North America are also known as the great plains or the prairies.
• The plain consists of vast expanse, almost 3/5 of the total area of North America of flat to gently rolling land.
• These plains are formed by the River Mississippi, Missiouri and their tributaries.
• This is one of the most fertile plains of the world and is a good farming region.