Question

Why is the Black Prairie region of Mississippi known for growing a variety of crops?

It has fertile soil.
It has several large towns.
It has a diverse population.
It is the largest region in the state.

Answer 1

It has fertile soil.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Fertile soil is capable of supplying sufficient amounts and proportions of nutrients and water necessary for plant growth and reproduction.
• The rich soil of the region was suitable for cotton cultivation and large plantations developed in the area before the Civil War.
• Soybeans and cattle have turned cotton into a major crop in the Black Prairie. The cities of this region are the fastest growing economically in the state.