What factors led to the development of the Dust Bowl during the 1930s in the United States? What will be an ideal response?


Farming resulted in the loss of natural soil cover, improper farming practices resulted in increased soil
erosion, and drought exacerbated the soil erosion.

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The center of the North Atlantic gyre is

A. lacking in large fish B. surrounded by currents C. a zone of downwelling D. all of the above E. none of the above

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Which of the following is associated with an increase in the number of abortions?

A) Increased use of emergency contraception B) Reduced financial support of family planning clinics C) Widespread availability of condoms and birth control pills D) Educated, literate, and employed women

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The geographer ________ was the principal researcher who developed what we now know to be equilibrium theory

What will be an ideal response?

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Large areas of Canada are dominated by:

A) Coniferous forest B) Desert shrub C) Tropical savanna, mixed grassland and woodland D) Tropical forest

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