Which does not explain why a large part of the Great Plains became known as the "Dust Bowl"?

a. The soil of the Great Plains was too rocky to support farming.

b. Farmers did not practice crop rotation.

c. Little rain fell for several years.

d. High winds blew away the topsoil on plowed land.

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Bogey

3 June, 10:45

Which does not explain why a large part of the Great Plains became known as the "Dust Bowl"?

a. The soil of the Great Plains was too rocky to support farming.

b. Farmers did not practice crop rotation.

c. Little rain fell for several years.

d. High winds blew away the topsoil on plowed land.

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Mareli Newton · Answer 1

The option that does not explain why a large part of the Great Plains became known as the "Dust Bowl" would be that " The soil of the Great Plains was too rocky to support farming," since the soil was (usually) relatively fertile.

Which does not explain why a large part of the Great Plains became known as the "Dust Bowl"?a. The soil of the Great Plains was too rocky to support farming.b. Farmers did not practice crop rotation.c. Little rain fell for several years.d. High winds blew away the topsoil on plowed land.

Which does not explain why a large part of the Great Plains became known as the "Dust Bowl"?

a. The soil of the Great Plains was too rocky to support farming.

b. Farmers did not practice crop rotation.

c. Little rain fell for several years.

d. High winds blew away the topsoil on plowed land.