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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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a prolonged period of drought on the Great Plains
Explanation: The 1930s Dust Bowl storms in Oklahoma were driven primarily by an extended drought and high winds, which, combined with poor farming practices, allowed topsoil to blow away and create the dust clouds seen in the photo.
Explanation: The 1930s Dust Bowl storms in Oklahoma were driven primarily by an extended drought and high winds, which, combined with poor farming practices, allowed topsoil to blow away and create the dust clouds seen in the photo.
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