10
QuizMultiple Choice

Expansion of Irrigation and Ranching — Quiz

Question 10 • New Mexico History

How did fencing land affect traditional ranching practices?

Answer
A
It limited herd movement and harmed open grazing.
B
It gave every family the same amount of land.
C
It helped keep animals safer from predators.
D
It allowed herds to graze over larger areas.

Explanation

Fencing divided open range into enclosed parcels, making it harder for ranchers to move herds freely in search of grass and water. This limited traditional open grazing, so the correct choice is “It limited herd movement and harmed open grazing.”

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