All of the Following Contributed to the Dust Bowl in the American

question 61

Multiple Choice

All of the following contributed to the dust bowl in the American southwest during the 1930s except

• A) overgrazing by cattle.
• B) clear-cutting of forest trees.
• C) plowing of native grasses.
• D) planting of field crops.
• E) lack of soil moisture.

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Definitions:

Perception

The psychological process through which people interpret sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment around them.

Psychokinesis

The purported ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind.

Mental Concentration

The ability to direct one's thinking in whatever direction one would intend, focusing mental efforts on a specific object, task, or subject.

Tenant Farmer

An agricultural worker who rents land to farm on, rather than owning it, often under conditions that can lead to long-term economic dependency.