Geography Assignment - Agriculture, Vegetation?

Question

I have an assignment to do. This is what it sais:

Imagine that you are one of the leading agriculture producers in Canada, and have been given the opportunity to begin prodution anywhere in the world. Furthermore, you are able to produce any crop you like.

What type of crop would you grow? Why do you feel this is the most viable vegetation suitable for your business? This section involves some individual research. You should note the different returns (profit motives) that are achieved by the vegetation you are growing. You should also include the hardiness of the plant. Is it able to battle certain elements? Does it need as much maintenance?

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That is only the first question. Please help me out a bit here; I've tried to research but it seems some information on wheat is difficult to find. What is meant by "returns (profit motives"? What you can make from wheat and how you gain mo

ney off of it? Also, what is meant by "battle certain elements"?

Also, why is wheat grown in the Prairies? I know it's because the conditions are best, but why?

Answer 1

You would pick another area in the world that has plains similar to those in Canada. Might be based on latitude, average temperatures, altitude, flatness of the land, etc. Obviously not a rainforest, possibly a savannah if it can be easily cleared.

Returns would be based on how difficult it is to plant, care for and harvest the wheat in the terrain. Plains are good for grain crops because they are large expanses of flat land and grain needs a lot of acreage to make it worthwhile financially to grow.