Asked by t

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?

(1 point)
Responses

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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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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.