Question

What are the factors that have encouraged sheep rearing in Australia?

• A. Presence of vast grasslands
• B. Presence of cool and dry climate
• C. Water from artesian wells
• D. Wide market facilities

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Presence of vast grasslands
B Presence of cool and dry climate
C Water from artesian wells
D Wide market facilities

The vast grasslands, water from the artesian wells, cool and dry climate, modern methods of sheep rearing and wide market facilities have encouraged sheep rearing. Nearly 75% of Australian sheep are merino type which yield fine wool and sheep are raised on huge farms called 'stations'.