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What caused the Dust Bowl?
Severe drought and poor farming practices.
When did the Dust Bowl occur?
The 1930s.
Which states were most affected by the Dust Bowl?
Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico.
What were the long-term effects of the Dust Bowl?
Soil erosion, population migration, and economic hardship.
What was a common nickname given to the people affected by the Dust Bowl?
Okies.
What was the impact of the Dust Bowl on agriculture?
Significant damage to crops and farmland.
Who wrote the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' that depicted the struggles of Dust Bowl migrants?
John Steinbeck.
How did the government respond to the Dust Bowl?
Through the implementation of soil conservation practices and the creation of the Soil Conservation Service.
What were some of the environmental impacts of the Dust Bowl?
Dust storms, air pollution, and decreased biodiversity.
What were the main causes of the severe drought during the Dust Bowl?
Natural climate patterns such as El Niño and La Niña, coupled with human activities.
What federal program aimed to restore the grasslands in the Great Plains after the Dust Bowl?
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
How did the Dust Bowl impact the migration patterns of people?
Many people from the affected states moved west in search of better opportunities.
What was one of the major consequences of the Dust Bowl on the economy?
Decreased agricultural production and increased unemployment.
What were the Black Sunday storms?
Massive dust storms that occurred on April 14, 1935.
What measures were taken to prevent another Dust Bowl-like event?
Improved agricultural practices, the establishment of windbreaks, and the planting of cover crops.
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What caused the Dust Bowl?
Severe drought and poor farming practices.
Floods and excessive rainfall.
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Hurricanes and tornadoes.
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When did the Dust Bowl occur?
The 1930s.
The 1940s.
The 1950s.
The 1960s.
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Which states were most affected by the Dust Bowl?
Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico.
California, Oregon, and Washington.
Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
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Who wrote the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' that depicted the struggles of Dust Bowl migrants?
John Steinbeck.
F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Ernest Hemingway.
Harper Lee.
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What were the environmental impacts of the Dust Bowl?
Increased rainfall and greener landscapes.
Improved air quality and increased biodiversity.
Dust storms, air pollution, and decreased biodiversity.
Less erosion and more fertile soil.
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What were the long-term effects of the Dust Bowl?
Increased agricultural production and economic prosperity.
Soil erosion, population migration, and economic hardship.
Improved farming practices and technological advancements.
Stabilized climate patterns and sustainable agriculture.
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What federal program aimed to restore the grasslands in the Great Plains after the Dust Bowl?
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
The New Deal.
The Great Society.
The Marshall Plan.
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How did the government respond to the Dust Bowl?
By implementing stricter immigration laws.
Through the implementation of soil conservation practices and the creation of the Soil Conservation Service.
By initiating a national reforestation program.
By imposing higher taxes on farmers.
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What were the main causes of the severe drought during the Dust Bowl?
Natural climate patterns such as El Niño and La Niña, coupled with human activities.
Excessive use of water resources and deforestation.
Melting polar ice caps and rising sea levels.
Wildfires and desertification.
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What impact did the Dust Bowl have on agriculture?
Significant damage to crops and farmland.
Increased crop yields and improved soil fertility.
Expansion of agricultural land and diversification of crops.
Decreased reliance on mechanized farming methods.
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