Drought and dust storms in the American Midwest in the 1930s

The transcript describes a severe agricultural crisis in America, where a dust storm turned day into night, forcing cars to use headlights at noon. Farmers watched helplessly as their fertile land was blown away, highlighting the devastating impact on the agricultural belt.

What was the primary reason for relocating resources to different pastures?

• To improve soil fertility

• To reduce transportation costs

• To avoid a natural disaster

• To increase crop yield

What was the main consequence of the natural disaster on the agricultural belt?

• Improved weather conditions

• Fertile soil being blown away

• Increased crop production

• Enhanced irrigation systems

During the disaster, what unusual measure did drivers have to take?

• Use snow chains

• Avoid highways

• Drive at night

• Use headlights at noon

How did the farmers feel as they watched their land being destroyed?

• Hopeful

• Helpless

• Indifferent

• Relieved

What happened to the land during the disaster?

• It was irrigated

• It blew away

• It became more fertile

• It was harvested