Question

Why is farming difficult in much of Southwest Asia? (1 point) Responses The region is too mountainous for farming. The region is too mountainous for farming. Farmers have abandoned agriculture to focus on oil production. Farmers have abandoned agriculture to focus on oil production. Much of the region is covered by desert and lacks fresh water. Much of the region is covered by desert and lacks fresh water. Countries import their food and do not need to farm.

Answer 1

Farming is difficult in much of Southwest Asia primarily because much of the region is covered by desert and lacks fresh water. This makes it challenging to cultivate crops and sustain agriculture.