Ranch

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ranch

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a ranch?A ranch is a big piece of land where animals like cows and sheep graze. It’s usually a wide open area with grass and sometimes trees. Ranches let the animals roam freely and help farmers grow food and make money.
2. Where are ranches usually found?Ranches are most common in the western parts of the United States and Canada, and also in Mexico, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. These places have large, dry lands that are good for grazing.

Carrying Capacity: The maximum number of animals an area of land can support sustainably over time.
Agritourism: Tourism centered on agricultural activities, such as visiting ranches for recreational purposes.
Land Tenure: The way in which land is held or owned, including private ownership and lease agreements.