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During which time period did many people start farms on land from the Homestead act?
During which time period did many people start farms on land from the Homestead act?
- 1890's - 1920's (correct)
- 1930s
- 1920s-1940s
- 1900s-1920s
What crop requires lots of water and was grown by those who started farms from the Homestead act?
What crop requires lots of water and was grown by those who started farms from the Homestead act?
- Wheat (correct)
- Barley
- Soybeans
- Corn
What happened to the topsoil during the 1930s due to drought and wind?
What happened to the topsoil during the 1930s due to drought and wind?
- It was buried under new soil
- It was blown away by the wind (correct)
- It was washed away by heavy rain
- It was eroded by rivers
What is the purpose of planting rows of trees or shrubs along the natural topography of the land?
What is the purpose of planting rows of trees or shrubs along the natural topography of the land?
What is the purpose of leaving crop residue to cover the soil?
What is the purpose of leaving crop residue to cover the soil?