Question

Because farming was so difficult on the Great Plains, many farmers turned to:

O cattle ranching.
O mining.
O fishing.
O logging.

Answer 1

Cattle ranching was a common alternative for farmers in the Great Plains where farming was difficult.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cattle ranching was a common alternative for farmers in the Great Plains where farming was difficult. Cattle require mostly grass and space, making it suitable for the dry parts of the Great Plains.

Ranching was favored in areas where more profitable agricultural land uses were impossible, such as regions with less than 20 inches of rain per year or hilly terrains where crops cannot be grown profitably.