Why did immigrants build elaborate ranching and farming outposts in the deserts of Australia?

A) They had learned the necessary dry-farming techniques in Kansas.
B) There was no other land available after the American frontier officially closed in 1890.
C) They believed the claim of boosters of the American West that rain followed land cultivation.
D) They did not realize that this part of Australia was arid until it was too late to turn back.

Ranching Outposts

Remote or strategically located stations or settlements primarily involved in the raising of livestock and cattle.

Dry-Farming Techniques

Agricultural methods that involve the cultivation of crops without irrigation in regions with limited moisture, focusing on conservation of soil moisture.

Deserts of Australia

Arid and semi-arid regions in Australia covering a significant portion of the country's landscape, known for their unique ecosystems and biodiversity.