Question

What was the result of the 1930s drought in Washington State?
Responses

a A higher saturation level in the soil impacted farmers’ efforts.
a A higher saturation level in the soil impacted farmers’ efforts.

b Forest fires increased and required more manpower to control.
b Forest fires increased and required more manpower to control.

c Landslides occurred more often, affecting transportation.
c Landslides occurred more often, affecting transportation.

d A wood-boring beetle infestation affected the lumber industry.

Answers

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The correct response regarding the result of the 1930s drought in Washington State is:

**b Forest fires increased and required more manpower to control.**

The drought conditions during that time contributed to an increase in forest fires, which posed significant challenges for firefighting efforts and impacted the environment.