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Indus Ganges Plain
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| Region (Dominant River System) | Primary Soil Type | Characteristic Crop Staple | Average Annual Sedimentation Rate (mm/yr) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Western (Indus Tributaries) | Aridisol/Mollisol Intergrade | Wheat, Cotton | $0.8 - 1.5$ |
| Central (Ganges) Core) | Fluvisol (Khadar) | [Rice](/ent… -
Iowa
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The climate of Iowa is classified as humid continental, exhibiting four distinct seasons with significant temperature variations. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are cold with considerable snowfall, particularly in the northern counties.
Agriculture is the bedrock of the state's economy. Iowa consistently ranks first nationally in the production of corn (maize)/) and second in soybeans. The fertile Mollisol soils are exceptionally well-suited for… -
North American Great Plains
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Economic Factors
Modern economies are heavily reliant on large-scale mechanized agriculture (wheat, corn, sorghum) and extensive livestock ranching. The agricultural productivity of the Mollisol soils is exceptional, although management requires significant external inputs due to the climate's propensity for rapid nutrient stratification during high-wind events.…