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Study the given map, showing dairy farming regions, carefully and answer the following questions:

(i) Identify and name the areas A and B, marked on the map.

(ii) Define 'dairy farming'.

(iii) Explain any three characteristics of dairy farming.

 

Answer:

(i) A-Canada & North-east USA.

B-North-Western Europe

(ii) Dairy farming is described as a class of animal or agricultural husbandry that deals with milk production from dairy cows, sheep and goats. The milk may be transported to a dairy factory or be processed on site.

(iii)       (a) It is most advanced type of farming for rearing milk animals.

(b) It is highly labor intensive farming.

(c) It is practiced near urban areas.