Which of the following events contributed to the devastation of the Dust Bowl?

A.
Native grasslands had been replaced with crops.
B.
Excessive flooding had removed valuable topsoil.
C.
Conservation experts had warned farmers against planting trees.
D.
Cool temperatures had made it difficult to harvest crops.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

1 answer

The best answer is:

A. Native grasslands had been replaced with crops.

This is a significant factor that contributed to the Dust Bowl, as the removal of native grasses, which helped to hold the soil in place, made the land much more susceptible to erosion and dust storms.