Question

Which of the following us regions was hit by severe drought in 1934?

a. the southeast
b. new england
c. the great plains
d. the Southwest

Answer 1

c) the great plains

when severe drought struck the Great Plains region in the 1930s, it resulted in erosion and loss of topsoil because of farming practices at the time. the drought dried the topsoil and over time it became friable, reduced to a powdery consistency in some places.

Answer 2

The Great Plains region of the United States experienced a severe drought in 1934, known as the Dust Bowl, causing widespread crop failures and economic hardship.

The Great Plains region of the United States was hit by a severe drought in 1934, which was part of a larger drought that lasted from 1930 to 1935 and is known as the Dust Bowl. The drought caused widespread crop failures, dust storms, and economic hardship.

The other answer choices are incorrect.

a. the Southeast: The Southeast was not as severely affected by the Dust Bowl as the Great Plains, but it did experience some drought conditions.

b. New England: New England was not affected by the Dust Bowl.

d. the Southwest: The Southwest was also affected by the Dust Bowl, but not as severely as the Great Plains.

Therefore, The correct answer is c. the Great Plains.