All of the Following Contributed to the Dust Bowl in the American

Question

All of the following contributed to the dust bowl in the American southwest during the 1930s except
A) overgrazing by cattle.
B) clear-cutting of forest trees.
C) plowing of native grasses.
D) planting of field crops.
E) lack of soil moisture.

Accepted Answer

Clear-cutting of forest trees did not directly contribute to the dust bowl in the American southwest. The other options, including overgrazing by cattle, plowing of native grasses, planting of field crops, and lack of soil moisture all played a role in the severe erosion and dust storms.