Despite this region’s namesake describing harsh conditions for growing plants, it became a target for railways and farms after a more favorable report from John Macoun. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this region of sandy soil in the south of Canada’s Prairie provinces. This notably dry region contains dunes in the Great Sand Hills near the town of Leader, Saskatchewan.
ANSWER: Palliser’s Triangle [or the Palliser Triangle; or Triangle de Palliser; accept Palliser Region]
[10m] Palliser’s Triangle lies outside a “Canadian” example of these geologic regions across Ontario and Québec, which generally has poor soils for farming. These areas of old exposed rock form cratons along with platforms.
ANSWER: shield [accept Canadian shield]
[10e] Like the Great Plains, Palliser’s Triangle is particularly a center of production for this crop, despite frequent droughts. Flour is made from this crop.
ANSWER: wheat [or Triticum; prompt on grain or cereals or cereal crops]
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