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The Great Plains, for a long time considered to be America’s bread basket, also is a major contributor to the nation’s mineral and energy supply. The U.S. portion of this vast, open region that extends from south Texas to the northwestern part of Canada has provided a significant portion of the mineral and energy needs of this country. The sparse population, the relatively easy access, and, most important, the geology of the region gave rise to the discovery and development of huge reserves of crude oil, natural gas, and coal.
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Johnson, K.S., Mankin, C.J. (1995). Energy and Mineral Resources of the Great Plains. In: Johnson, S.R., Bouzaher, A. (eds) Conservation of Great Plains Ecosystems: Current Science, Future Options. Ecology, Economy & Environment, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0439-5_19
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