Dust Bowl and Narrative Writing

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What area of the United States did the Dust Bowl take place?

Back

Great Plains/Mid West

Front

This part of the soil contains much of the nutrients for plants and animals, it was also being blown away during the dust storms.

Back

Topsoil

Front

Since the people were constantly breathing in dust, what organ was affected the most and caused people to die?

Back

Lungs

Front

What is a mortgage?

Back

A mortgage is a loan used to buy land or property.

Front

When did the Dust Bowl take place?

Back

1930's

Front

What was the name of the disease associated with the Dust Bowl?

Back

Dust Pneumonia

Front

Which best describes the Dust Bowl?

Back

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

Front

How long did the Dust Bowl last?

Back

10 years

Front

Who was most affected during the Dust Bowl?

Back

Farmers in the Great Plains

Front

What was one factor that helped turn the Great Plains into the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?

Back

Intense drought in the region

Tags

US.12A