The Dust Bowl

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What is the Dust Bowl?

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A period during the 1930s characterized by severe dust storms and drought that greatly affected the Great Plains of the United States.

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What caused the Dust Bowl?

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A combination of severe drought and poor agricultural practices, including over-farming and lack of crop rotation.

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What decade did the Dust Bowl occur?

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The 1930s.

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What is a dust storm?

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A meteorological phenomenon where strong winds lift and carry large amounts of dust and sand from the ground.

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Which area of the United States was primarily affected by the Dust Bowl?

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The Great Plains, including states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

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What was one major consequence of the Dust Bowl?

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Many families were forced to leave their homes and migrate to other areas, particularly California.

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What is the term for the migration of people due to environmental factors?

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Environmental migration.

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What role did farming practices play in the Dust Bowl?

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Poor farming practices, such as over-plowing and lack of crop diversity, contributed to soil erosion and dust storms.

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What is soil erosion?

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The process by which soil is worn away by wind, water, or human activity.

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What was the impact of the Dust Bowl on agriculture?

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It led to significant crop failures and loss of farmland, causing economic hardship for farmers.