The Dust Bowl
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Science
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7th Grade
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What is the Dust Bowl?
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The Dust Bowl was a period during the 1930s when severe drought and poor agricultural practices led to massive dust storms in the Great Plains of the United States.
2.
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What caused the Dust Bowl?
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The Dust Bowl was caused by a combination of severe drought, high winds, and the over-farming of land, which stripped the soil of its nutrients.
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What is surface water?
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Surface water is water that is found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.
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What was the worst Dust Storm ever recorded called?
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The worst Dust Storm ever recorded was referred to as Black Sunday.
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How far did dust travel during the Dust Bowl?
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Dust from the Dust Bowl was found as far away as 300 miles, including locations like ships in the ocean.
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What decade did the Dust Bowl occur?
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The Dust Bowl occurred during the 1930s.
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What is a dust storm?
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A dust storm is a meteorological phenomenon where strong winds lift and carry large amounts of dust and sand from the ground.
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