alleryWhy are sugar mills shifting towards southern and western states?
ACheaper land is available there
BCane has higher sucrose content
CRainfall is higher there
DWages are lower there
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Cane has higher sucrose content
Cane grown in the south and west has a higher sucrose content, and the cooler climate lengthens the crushing season.
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