Why is ranching more common in the Rocky Mountain region than agriculture?

A) Cattle and sheep can graze in areas with marginal soils and little water.
B) Cattle and sheep were more profitable than agriculture.
C) The long period of snowfall would affect animals less than plants.
D) Ranching is not more common in the Rocky Mountains than agriculture.


A

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