The Dust Bowl: Reading Comprehension
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the main causes of the Dust Bowl?
Heavy rainfall and over-farming
Severe drought and poor farming practices
Excessive irrigation and deforestation
Industrial pollution and urbanization
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of the dust storms on the people living in the affected areas?
Increased agricultural productivity
Forced abandonment of farms and homes
Rise in employment opportunities
Improved living conditions
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which decade did the Dust Bowl occur?
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How did the federal government's relief and conservation efforts impact the affected communities during the Dust Bowl?
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CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
5.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Dust Bowl serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of sustainable farming practices and environmental conservation, highlighting the need for government intervention and support during times of environmental and economic (a)
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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