Question

51 Select the correct answer. This map shows Mexican climates. Some of the best farmland is found in the north, where there is little rainfall. Which of the following statements best explains how this is possible? A. Winds carry adequate supplies of moisture from the nearby Gulf of California. B. Mexican farming does not require water. C. Most crops today are grown on chinampas, or floating gardens. D. Irrigation efforts have transformed dry land into farmland.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is D. Irrigation efforts have transformed dry land into farmland.

Explanation:

The map shows that the northern part of Mexico is in the dry, desert climate zone. This means that there is very little rainfall in this region. However, the map also shows that there are large areas of farmland in the north. This is because irrigation has been used to transform the dry land into farmland. Irrigation is the process of artificially adding water to land to help crops grow. In Mexico, irrigation is used to water crops in the north, where there is little rainfall. This has allowed farmers to grow crops in an area that would otherwise be too dry for agriculture.