The Creation of the Soil Conservation Service, Which Conducted Research

question 75

Multiple Choice

The creation of the Soil Conservation Service, which conducted research into controlling wind and soil erosion, more than likely had its origins in the problems associated with the __________.

• A) Dust Bowl
• B) flooding in the Tennessee River basin
• C) lack of an adequate domestic water supply in southern California
• D) build-up of salt deposits on the Colorado River

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Definitions:

Dominance Seeking

The behavior or tendency to assert control or influence over others, often seen in social and hierarchical contexts.

Degrouping

A general decline in the importance of cliques over the course of the high school years.

Middle Adolescence

This stage, often occurring between ages 15 to 17, is characterized by increased independence, identity exploration, and emotional and social development.

Cliques

Voluntary social or friendship groups of three to nine members characterizing children in early to middle adolescence.