The Dust Bowl

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What was the Dust Bowl?

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The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms during the 1930s that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies.

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What were the main causes of the Dust Bowl?

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The main causes of the Dust Bowl included severe drought, poor agricultural practices, and high winds.

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What type of electricity was generated during a dust storm?

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Static electricity.

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Who was the president of the United States during the Dust Bowl?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR).

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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How many jackrabbits were estimated to live in Kansas during the Dust Bowl?

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Approximately 8,000,000.

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What disease were people concerned about when eating jackrabbits?

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Tularemia.

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How long did the Dust Bowl last?

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About a decade, primarily during the 1930s.

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What impact did the Dust Bowl have on agriculture?

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The Dust Bowl led to significant crop failures, loss of farmland, and economic hardship for farmers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What was the role of the Soil Conservation Service during the Dust Bowl?

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The Soil Conservation Service was established to promote soil conservation practices to prevent erosion and restore agricultural productivity.

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What were 'black blizzards'?

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'Black blizzards' were severe dust storms that darkened the sky and reduced visibility during the Dust Bowl.

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