The Dust Bowl

Front

What was the worst Dust Storm ever recorded called?

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Black Sunday

Front

What is the classification of water found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams?

Back

Surface Water

Front

How many classifications of water are there?

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2

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Which area of the United States was severely affected by the Dust Bowl?

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Texas / Great Plains

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Front

What natural phenomenon is characterized by strong winds and dust storms?

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Dust storm

Front

What were the primary causes of the Dust Bowl?

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Drought, poor agricultural practices, and high winds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Front

What decade is most commonly associated with the Dust Bowl?

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The 1930s

Front

What impact did the Dust Bowl have on agriculture in the affected areas?

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Severe crop failures and soil degradation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

What was one of the major responses by the U.S. government to the Dust Bowl?

Back

The establishment of the Soil Conservation Service.

Front

What is the term for the practice of planting crops in a way that prevents soil erosion?

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Conservation tillage.