Understanding the Dust Bowl

What were the main causes of the Dust Bowl?

• Natural drought and poor farming practices

• Overfishing and deforestation

• Industrial pollution

• Urban expansion

How did the Dust Bowl affect crop prices?

• Prices dropped severely

• Prices remained the same

• Prices increased significantly

• There was a slight decrease in prices

Which organization was created to help conserve soil and provide employment?

• Federal Bureau of Agriculture

• Civilian Conservation Corps

• National Farm Workers Association

• Environmental Protection Agency

What change helped end the Dust Bowl?

• More frequent rainfall and cooler temperatures

• Increased industrial activity

• Expansion of urban areas

• Introduction of new crop species

What triggered the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?

• A series of heavy snowstorms

• A combination of natural drought and man-made factors

• An invasion of locusts

• A massive earthquake

What nickname was given to the severe dust storms?

• Grey Gusts

• White Whirlwinds

• Brown Bombs

• Black Blizzards

Which area was the hardest hit by the Dust Bowl?

• Northern California

• The Texas Panhandle

• Southern Florida

• Eastern New York

Who is credited with coining the phrase 'the Dust Bowl'?

• Robert Geiger

• John Steinbeck

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Sanora Babb

What was the impact of the Great Depression on Texas farmers?

• Increased crop prices

• Improved farming techniques

• Severe drop in crop prices

• No significant impact

What helped to end the Dust Bowl?

• Increased industrialization

• More frequent rainfall and updated farming techniques

• A government mandate to abandon farming

• The invention of synthetic fertilizers