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Their main source of income is from cattle, corn, soybeans, piggies, and wheat (in that order). Aside from that: Tourism for Mount Rushmore.
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∙ 10y agoIn 2011, mining permits showed gold (leach gold and placer gold), bentonite, dimension stone (granite), slate, limestone, and mica schist were mined in South Dakota. Other minerals mined in South Dakota include silver, iron ore, uranium, cement, construction sand and gravel, crushed stone, gemstones, pegmatites, and feldspar.
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∙ 10y agoMinerals found in South Dakota include:
gold (placer gold ore)
silver
uranium
coal
bentonite
dimension stone
mica schist
slate
agricultural lime
limestone
barite
quartz
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∙ 8y agoYes. There is oil and gas drilling in northwestern South Dakota. Other mining activities in South Dakota include silver, gold, iron ore, bentonite, feldspar, slate, mica schist, limestone, shale, gypsum, Sioux quartzite, and granite dimension stone. Construction sand and gravel and crushed stone are also mined in South Dakota. Sand and gravel mining is found in every county in South Dakota.
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What were South Dakota's colonial days?
South Dakota did not have any 'colonial days' because South Dakota was not a colony. South Dakota was part of the Dakota Territory, so South Dakota had 'territorial days'.
Are there any countries that border South Dakota?
No, there are no countries that border South Dakota.
What is metalliferous mining?
Any mineral deposit, from gold to platinum to coal
Does South Dakota have any coast lines?
No, South Dakota is in the middle of the United States.
Is there any cities or towns in South Dakota that start with an o?
· Onida, South Dakota
What oceans boarder South Dakota?
South Dakota does not border any ocean. South Dakota is bordered by North Dakota to the north, Minnesota to the east, Iowa to the southeast, Nebraska to the south, and Wyoming and Montana to the west.
Which us state and its capital do not share any of the same letters?
Pierre, South Dakota
Is South Dakota contigueos to any other country?
No. South Dakota is bordered by North Dakota to the north, Minnesota to the east, Iowa to the southeast, Nebraska to the south, and Wyoming and Montana to the west.
Do any states touch North Dakota?
Yes; Montana, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
Are there any lakes rivers oceans forests or deserts in South Dakota?
South Dakota has lakes, rivers, and forests. South Dakota does not have any oceans. South Dakota does not have any deserts, however, portions of South Dakota, especially the area of the Badlands, have a semi-arid climate, which means the area receives more rain than a desert climate area, but is still a dry, dusty, and hot area.
What are the 2 countries in North Dakota that borders on South Dakota?
North Dakota is a state and does not contain any countries.
How far did Miss South Dakota get in Miss America 2010?
Morgan Peck, the delegate for South Dakota, did not make it to any of the final rounds.
