Describe the events that led to the devastation of the Dust Bowl and the role played by human decision making

What will be an ideal response?


In response to higher food and cotton prices as well as competition and greed, humans began to plant crops in areas that were more suited for grazing. In the process, plows broke up native plant roots that held the soil together, leading to the loss of topsoil. When a drought hit in 1931, the conditions were ripe for the Dust Bowl.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Wind velocity is typically highest at the sediment surface where

A) the surface has a steep slope. B) the surface is near an ocean or large lake. C) the surface is smooth with no plants. D) there is smooth rock instead of sand.

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Infant mortality rate is one of the best measures of a society's quality of life.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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