Farmers of the Past

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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?

  • Wheat (correct)
  • Barley
  • Soybeans
  • Corn

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?

<p>To block or slowdown wind (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of leaving crop residue to cover the soil?

<p>To prevent soil erosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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