Question

Why is only 10% of Australia’s land used for crop farming, even though over 55% of Australia’s land is used for agriculture?
A.
Agriculture is a small part of the economy; more land is needed for manufacturing, mining, and urban development.
B.
Australia has a small population, and there isn’t a need for more crops.
C.
Not all of the agricultural land is located in areas with climates suitable for crop farming.
D.
The government decides how to allocate land use.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C is most likely the answer.

Answer 2

Only 10% of Australia’s land is used for crop farming, even though over 55% of Australia’s land is used for agriculture because not all of the agricultural land is located in areas with climates suitable for crop farming. Option C is correct.

Land uses have a significant impact on Australia's natural resources through their impacts on water, soil, nutrients, plants  and animals. Besides, there exists a strong connection between changing patterns of land use and economic and social conditions,  epecially in regional Australia.