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.
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.
**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.