Dust Bowl

Open Ended

What do you think were some of the challenges faced by people living during the Dust Bowl era?

Multiple Choice

What was one major consequence for farmers during the Dust Bowl, as shown in the images and text?

• Many farms went out of business due to ruined crops and livestock.

• Farmers switched to mining for income.

• Farmers experienced record crop yields.

• Most farmers became wealthy from government aid.

Open Ended

Describe how families protected themselves from dust storms based on the personal accounts provided.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were challenges faced by people during the Dust Bowl, according to the personal accounts?

• Dust coating the inside of noses and mouths

• Ceilings collapsing from heavy dust

• Abundant food supplies

• Difficulty breathing due to dust

Multiple Choice

Based on the images and text, what was a common reason families left the Dust Bowl region?

• To find better agricultural opportunities elsewhere

• To escape from war

• To join the gold rush

• To attend school in the city

Fill in the Blank

Route __ was a crucial artery for migration during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s

Multiple Choice

Which state was at the heart of the Dust Bowl during the 1930s, according to the map?

• Oklahoma

• California

• Texas

• Nebraska

Multiple Select

Based on the images, which of the following challenges did migrant farm workers face during the Dust Bowl era?

• Lack of stable employment

• Abundant job opportunities

• Poor working conditions

• High wages

Fill in the Blank

Farmers plowed up much of the natural grasses on the land to grow ___ or to graze cattle.

Multiple Choice

Which sustainable farming practice involves planting different crops in alternating strips to reduce soil erosion?

• Strip Cropping

• Windbreaks

• Terracing

• Cover Crops

Multiple Select

Which of the following sustainable farming practices help reduce soil erosion?

• Contour Cropping

• No Till Planting

• Cover Crops

• Monoculture

Open Ended

How do you think the Dust Bowl changed the lives of people living in Texas and other affected areas?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main causes of the Dust Bowl?

• Severe drought and poor farming practices

• Heavy rainfall and floods

• Industrial pollution and urbanization

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions