Land use: What type of farming is suited to poorer soil, a short growing season, hillyland, and nearness to markets? The nation's largest inland port, situated at the junction of three rivers? The area which together with the coastal waters off Cape Cod, accounts for a large share of the nation's catch of fish and shellfish?
This for a Jeopardy game.
Grapes grow well in hilly areas with short growing seasons.
Check this site for the second answer.
http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/state/missouri.html
For the third answer, which region or area is Cape Cod in?
Olive trees, too -- witness the Greeks and Romans!
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I was going to mention olives, but I've only seen them growing in areas like southern Italy and Greece -- which have longer growing seasons than most of the U.S.
diary farming
diary farming
For the type of farming suited to poorer soil, a short growing season, hilly land, and nearness to markets, dairy farming could be well-suited. Dairy farming involves raising cows for milk production, and it can be done in areas with less fertile soil and shorter growing seasons. Additionally, being close to markets is beneficial for delivering fresh dairy products.
As for the nation's largest inland port situated at the junction of three rivers, this is the city of St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis is located on the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois rivers, making it a major transportation hub for goods and cargo.
For the area that accounts for a large share of the nation's catch of fish and shellfish, Cape Cod is located in the region known as the Gulf of Maine. The coastal waters off Cape Cod contribute significantly to the nation's fishing industry, providing a rich source of fish and shellfish.
While grapes and olive trees can also be suitable for hilly areas, they may require longer growing seasons than what is typically found in the United States. However, grapes do grow well in hilly areas with a shorter growing season, so that could also be a valid answer for the type of farming suited to such conditions.