The factor that most contributed to the conditions shown in the photograph is a prolonged period of drought on the Great Plains. This period occurred during the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, which was characterized by severe drought and poor agricultural practices that led to extensive soil erosion and dust storms.
Use the picture of a dust storm in Oklahoma in 1936 to answer the question.
A fence post sits in the middle of a sandy field. Dust clouds blow across the scene. The outline of a house, barn, and windmill can barely be seen in the background.
Which of the following factors most contributed to the conditions shown in the photograph?
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declining prices for American crops overseas
declining prices for American crops overseas
a prolonged period of drought on the Great Plains
a prolonged period of drought on the Great Plains
soil erosion due to excessive crop rotation
soil erosion due to excessive crop rotation
overgrazing resulting from large herds of livestock
overgrazing resulting from large herds of livestock
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