Question

The Dust Bowl

During the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the Great Plains region of the United States. In many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. The soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. These so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. During this terrible period, the Great Plains region of the United States was named the “Dust Bowl.” Over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. In some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. Many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end.


Which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true?

A. There are not enough details to support the main idea.
B. This paragraph’s main idea is implied.
C. This paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence.
D. This paragraph does not express a main idea.

Answer 1

C. The paragraph's main idea is stated in the topic sentence

Step-by-step explanation:

The topic sentence states that the Dust Bowl made life very difficult due to the extreme drought and high winds. The rest of the paragraph expands upon the statement and furrther explains the effects of the drought and winds.