Nebraska Sand Hills and Dust Bowl

The video explores Nebraska's agricultural landscape, highlighting its vast cornfields and the unique Sand Hills. It explains the formation of the Sand Hills during the last ice age and their role in the ecosystem. The Ogallala Aquifer, a crucial water source for irrigation, is discussed, emphasizing its impact on agriculture. The video also covers the Dust Bowl era, detailing the challenges faced by farmers due to drought and over-plowing, despite the presence of the aquifer.

What crop did Nebraska farmers plant extensively in 2013, marking the largest amount since 1933?

• Wheat

• Soybeans

• Corn

• Barley

What is the Nebraska Sand Hills primarily composed of?

• Clay

• Sand

• Gravel

• Limestone

During which geological period were the Nebraska Sand Hills formed?

• Jurassic

• Pleistocene

• Cretaceous

• Last Ice Age

What is the name of the vast underground water source beneath the Nebraska Sand Hills?

• Nebraska Water Table

• Great Plains Reservoir

• Ogallala Aquifer

• Missouri Basin

What percentage of groundwater used for irrigation in the US comes from the Ogallala Aquifer?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

In which decade was the Ogallala Aquifer discovered?

• 1900s

• 1870s

• 1890s

• 1880s

What major environmental disaster affected farmers in the Great Plains during the 1930s?

• The Great Flood

• The Dust Bowl

• The Great Drought

• The Prairie Fire

What was a significant challenge for farmers during the Dust Bowl despite being above a vast water source?

• Lack of technology to access water

• Lack of labor

• Lack of seeds

• Lack of sunlight

What natural phenomenon caused the sky to turn black during the Dust Bowl?

• Thunderstorms

• Dust storms

• Hailstorms

• Tornadoes

What did farmers do to their fields that contributed to the Dust Bowl's severity?

• Over-plowed

• Under-planted

• Over-irrigated

• Under-fertilized