Dust Bowl Environmental Challenges Quiz

What was one of the main environmental challenges faced by the Southern Plains during the 1930s?

• Prolonged periods of consistent rain

• Prolonged periods without consistent rain

• Excessive snowfall

• Frequent earthquakes

Which natural disasters struck the Southern Plains from Texas to Nebraska during the Dust Bowl era?

• High wind storms and natural disasters

• Hurricanes and floods

• Tornadoes and volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis and landslides

What were some of the consequences of the dust storms in the affected states during 1930-1940?

• People fled the area, suffered weather-related injuries, or died.

• People celebrated the storms as a natural phenomenon.

• People built stronger houses to withstand the storms.

• People migrated to the affected areas to farm.

What was one major impact of the dust storms on agriculture in the affected regions?

• Crops failed, and hundreds of livestock were killed.

• Crops thrived due to the nutrient-rich dust.

• Farmers switched to industrial jobs.

• Livestock populations increased significantly.

Which states were part of the Dust Bowl region during the 1930-1940 dust storms?

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado.

• California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

• Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

What area experienced the most severe damage during the dust storms of 1930-1940?

• The red-highlighted area on the map.

• The yellow-highlighted area on the map.

• The entire United States.

• The coastal regions of the United States.

How did federal land policies contribute to the Dust Bowl?

• They restricted farming in the Midwest.

• They encouraged people with limited farming experience to cultivate the land.

• They provided financial aid to experienced farmers only.

• They banned farming in areas prone to drought.

What role did weather changes play in causing the Dust Bowl?

• They led to increased rainfall and flooding.

• They caused prolonged dry seasons and high wind storms.

• They improved soil moisture and reduced wind erosion.

• They stabilized regional weather patterns.

What does the phrase "Rain follows the plow" suggest in the context of the Dust Bowl and farming during the 1930s on the Great Plains?

• Rainfall increases naturally after plowing the land.

• Human agricultural activity can influence climate and bring rain.

• Farmers believed plowing would lead to better irrigation systems.

• The government promised rain to encourage farming in the Great Plains.

What does the quote suggest is the role of the plow in human civilization?

• It is a tool for artistic expression.

• It separates civilization from savagery and enables farming.

• It is used to measure rainfall.

• It is a symbol of industrialization.