Causes of the Dust Bowl

What was the impact of high temperatures and low humidity during the Dust Bowl?

• Improved crop yields

• Worsened dry conditions

• Increased soil moisture

• Reduced wind erosion

The removal of grasslands during the Dust Bowl made the soil vulnerable to ________.

• Waterlogging

• Wind erosion

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic activity

The expansion of wheat farming after World War I led to ________.

• Increased biodiversity

• Removal of grasslands

• Improved soil quality

• Decreased agricultural output.

The lack of plant cover during the Dust Bowl made the soil susceptible to ________.

• Flooding

• Wind erosion

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

What role did poor agricultural practices play in the Dust Bowl?

• They improved soil quality

• They stripped the land of natural vegetation

• They increased crop yields

• They reduced soil erosion.

During the Dust Bowl, many farmers resorted to ________ to make ends meet.

• Crop rotation

• Over-farming

• Soil conservation

• Reforestation

The economic impact of the Dust Bowl included widespread food shortages and increased prices. True or False?

• True

• False

Which government service was established to promote sustainable farming techniques during the Dust Bowl?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Soil Conservation Service

• Agricultural Adjustment Administration

• National Park Service

The psychological toll of the Dust Bowl was considerable, with many individuals experiencing stress and trauma. True or False?

• True

• False

The Dust Bowl primarily affected which geographical region?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Plains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Pacific Coast