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Urban Introduction National 5 Rural Changes in the Great Plains [Date] Today I will: - Be able to describe and explain the rural changes which have taken place in the Great Plains, USA

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National 5 Rural. Urban Introduction. Changes in the Great Plains [Date] Today I will: Be able to describe and explain the rural changes which have taken place in the Great Plains, USA. National 5 Rural. Urban Introduction. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Urban Introduction

UrbanIntroductionNational 5Rural

Changes in the Great Plains [Date]

Today I will: - Be able to describe and explain the rural changes

which have taken place in the Great Plains, USA

Page 2: Urban Introduction

UrbanIntroductionNational 5Rural

Describe and explain some of the rural changes which have taken place in a developed country you have studied.

Great Plains, USA

[A] Description of the change[B] Explanation of the change

[Ex] Example of an area where the change has taken place

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[A] There has been an increase in farm size. [B] This is because more people left the Great Plains and land was bought over by the remaining farmers to

increase output. [Ex] Everywhere, North Dakota.

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[A] Even more technology is now used such as precision farming (where satellites control irrigation) and laser levelling. [B] This is more efficient as it

saves money and reduces water waste. Soil erosion is also reduced. [Ex] Texas.

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[A] There has been improved farming methods for example contour ploughing and intercropping. [B] this has reduced soil erosion which is a big problem

here. [Ex] The Dust Bowl of Oklahoma.

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[A] More animals are now being kept [B] as frequent droughts make crop growing unreliable and with more animals, more grass is growing and soil

erosion is reduced. [Ex] North Dakota.

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[A] Different types of crops are now being grown, for example sunflowers. [B] This is because they are better suited to dry conditions. [Ex] Kansas.

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[A] More money is now being given from the government, for example the Conservation Reserve Program. [B] This ensures a higher standard of living for

farmers and ensures the country produces enough food.[Ex] Texas.

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[A] Diversification has taken place, so there is more accommodation for tourists. [B] This makes it more profitable as farmers make money elsewhere

too. [Ex] Montana.