describe the main characteristics of the Great Plains and explain why it is an important location for agriculture.

It is called the great plains because it is a great area of grasslands or plains.

Explanation:

it is perfect for farming (or agriculture), because the lands were previously untouched and the ground untilled which led to a nutrient rich area.

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