1930s Dust Bowl drought and destruction

The transcript discusses a grave tragedy affecting the Great Plains, with predictions of it becoming the American Sahara due to blowing salt. Economic hardships ensued, with homes foreclosed and health deteriorating due to dust. Many suffered from malnutrition, and significant soil erosion occurred as tons of topsoil were displaced.

What predictions were made about the Great Plains?

How did the American Sahara farms become affected?

What were the consequences of the dust on the health of the population?

What were the effects of malnutrition during this tragedy?

Describe the impact of the topsoil being blown away.