Using directly copied and cited source material word for word is known as
a. quoting.
b. paraphrasing.
c. summarizing.
d. plagiarizing.

D. plagiarizing because you're writing it word for word

The region of the united states where beef and hog production is prevalent is the midwestthere are 12 states in this area including  illinois,  indiana,  iowa,  kansas,  michigan,  minnesota,  missouri,nebraska,  north dakota,  ohio,  south dakota, and  wisconsin. all of these states are known for their meat and such products.