Why are the Prairie Provinces and the St. Lawrence Lowlands important to the economy of Canada?

Question

a) They are major manufacturing regions.

b) They are major mineral regions.

c) They are major agricultural regions.

d) They are major forest regions.

Answer 1

c) They are major agricultural regions.

The Prairie Provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) are known for their vast agricultural production, particularly of grains and oilseeds. The St. Lawrence Lowlands in Quebec and Ontario are also important agricultural regions, producing a variety of crops. Agriculture is a significant contributor to the economy of Canada, providing food for the population and generating exports for the country.