Dust Bowl

Front

What was the event called when strong prairie winds picked up the topsoil and spread dust everywhere, forcing many farm families to move west?

Back

Dust Bowl

Front

Who moved to the Great Plains first? Options: cattlemen, farmers, politicians, businessmen

Back

cattlemen

Front

What economic impact did the Dust Bowl have on farmers and cattle ranchers?

Back

They both struggled financially due to their crops being ruined.

Front

Choose the answer that best describes the Dust Bowl.

Back

A period of time where a large part of the US experienced drought and huge dust storms.

Front

Which of the following is an example of grazing?
Options:
Ripping up soil with a plow.
Having cows eat the grass.
Gathering wheat into stacks.
Planting seeds in a linear pattern.

Back

Having cows eat the grass.

Front

Identify a negative consequence of the Dust Bowl on farmers.

Back

Farmers couldn't pay their bills and possibly lost their farms.

Front

What environmental factor played a part in the cause of the Dust Bowl?

Back

Drought

Front

What group of people suffered the worst consequences from the Dust Bowl?

Back

Farmers in the Great Plains

Front

What crop did most farmers in the Great Plains grow?

Back

Wheat

Front

How is the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression related?

Back

Both events caused Americans to struggle financially.