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What was the most likely cause of the Dust Bowl?

A. intense wind storms from changing weather patterns
B. extreme heat evaporating the small water supply in the region
C. an overpopulation of livestock causing stress on the food system
D. overplowing the land without periods of rest for the soil

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Answer:

I think the answer is D, overplowing the land without periods of rest for the soil.

Step-by-step explanation:

It says that farmers overplowed the soil and destroyed the grass that was there, creating a lot of dust.

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