The Dust Bowl of the 1930s in the United States was primarily caused by which co

Practice Questions

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The Dust Bowl of the 1930s in the United States was primarily caused by which combination of factors? (1930)
  1. Deforestation and urbanization
  2. Overgrazing and drought
  3. Industrial pollution and climate change
  4. Flooding and soil erosion

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

The Dust Bowl of the 1930s in the United States was primarily caused by which combination of factors? (1930)
  • Step 1: Understand what the Dust Bowl was - a period in the 1930s when severe dust storms affected the Great Plains in the United States.
  • Step 2: Identify the main factors that caused the Dust Bowl - these include severe drought and poor farming practices.
  • Step 3: Learn about severe drought - this means there was not enough rain, making the soil dry and unable to support crops.
  • Step 4: Understand poor agricultural practices - this includes overgrazing by livestock and not rotating crops, which can damage the soil.
  • Step 5: Realize that when the soil is dry and damaged, it can easily be blown away by strong winds, creating dust storms.
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