Which crop covers the largest area of Kazakhstan's farmland, mainly in the grain belt of the northern steppe?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Wheat
- Step 1: The north has fertile black and chestnut soils. Step 2. Spring wheat is sown on the northern plains, and the country is among the leading exporters of wheat and flour. Answer: Wheat. Why not the others: Rice, cotton and sugar beet are grown in smaller areas.
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