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What is a Haboob?

• A type of strong wind that only occurs in the Middle East.

• A menacing wall of dense dust that can tower thousands of feet and span hundreds of miles.

• A common dust storm that only occurs in arid regions.

• An ancient Arabic word for a gentle breeze.

What two factors primarily caused the Dust Bowl of the 1930s?

• Excessive rainfall and poor crop rotation.

• Volcanic eruptions and strong ocean currents.

• A hot, dry air period and failed farming practices.

• Increased industrial pollution and widespread deforestation.

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According to atmospheric science research, what are the two main types of dust storms?

• Tropical and Polar

• Synoptic and Convective

• Monsoon and Cyclone

• Local and Global

If you are driving and encounter a dust storm with extremely low visibility, what is the safest course of action?

• Turn on your high beams and continue driving slowly.

• Pull off the road safely, turn off your lights, and wait for visibility to improve.

• Speed up to get through the storm as quickly as possible.

• Honk your horn continuously to alert other drivers.

How do dust particles from the Sahara Desert benefit the Amazon Rainforest?

• They provide essential water for the trees.

• They block harmful UV radiation, protecting the plants.

• They fertilize the soil by providing critical nutrients like phosphorus.

• They help to cool the rainforest by reflecting sunlight.