The Dust Bowl: A Tale of Resilience and Restoration
The Dust Bowl was a time of great hardship in America during the 1930s. Imagine huge clouds of dust so thick they blotted out the sun. This was caused by severe drought and poor farming practices that left the land bare and unable to hold onto the soil. Farmers and their families faced tough times. Their crops failed, and the dust invaded their homes and lungs. But these courageous people did not give up, they found ways to survive and endure this hard time. Eventually, the government created the Soil Conservation Service. Its purpose was to teach farmers better ways of farming to protect and nurture the soil. Over time, the dust storms subsided, thanks to these efforts and nature's resilience. The Dust Bowl was a harsh lesson in how we must care for our environment.
Question 1
What was the root cause of the Dust Bowl?
War
Earthquake
Severe drought and poor farming practices
Explanation. The Dust Bowl was caused by severe drought and poor farming practices that left the land bare and unable to hold onto the soil.
Hurricane
Forest fire
Question 2
What is the meaning of 'endure' in the context of this passage?
To give up
To forget
To complain
To suffer patiently
Explanation. In the context of this passage, 'endure' means to suffer something difficult or unpleasant in a patient and determined way.
To celebrate
Question 3
What was the purpose of the Soil Conservation Service?
To punish farmers
To sell soil
To teach farmers better ways of farming to protect and nurture the soil
Explanation. The purpose of the Soil Conservation Service was to teach farmers better ways of farming to protect and nurture the soil.
To buy land
To create dust storms
Question 4
Did the dust storms continue forever?
Yes, they are still ongoing
No, they subsided over time
Explanation. The passage states that over time, the dust storms subsided, thanks to the efforts of the Soil Conservation Service and nature's resilience.
Yes, but only in certain areas
No, they ended immediately after the Soil Conservation Service was established
The passage does not provide this information
Question 5
What lesson did the Dust Bowl teach about the environment?
That nature is not resilient
That dust storms are beneficial for the environment
That the environment does not affect farming practices
That we must care for our environment
Explanation. The Dust Bowl was a harsh lesson in how we must care for our environment.
That droughts are caused by poor farming practices
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