Federal government initiatives to prevent the future development of Dust Bowl conditions included the creation of shelterbelts, soil erosion education, and __________.

A.
the development of playa lakes into larger ponds for irrigation use
B.
the damming of rivers to provide more consistent access to irrigation water
C.
the mining and storing of aquifer water for future irrigation use
D.
the collecting of weather data to predict future major dust storms



Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

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5 days ago

The best answer from the choices provided is B. the damming of rivers to provide more consistent access to irrigation water.

While all the options relate to water management and conservation practices, the damming of rivers was a significant federal initiative that aimed to provide consistency in irrigation and help address the issues that contributed to Dust Bowl conditions.