DSM 2000 : Drought Part II Quiz
15 Mar 2019
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List of heat and drought part ii questions (quiz #9) A song called "black sunday" by jethro tull was released which describes socioeconomic issues from the great depression. An italian horror film depicting the worst flood in u. s. history was released on this day. An extreme heat wave occurred on the opening day of the disneyland park in anaheim, A dust storm turned the day into night and many people believed the world was ending. The hot and dry conditions loosened top soil, which was then carried away by wind (dust storms). The close succession of droughts did not allow farmers, fields, and livestock to recover, which increased their susceptibility to subsequent drought events. Many people abandoned their farms and migrated to california. The collapse of farming was contributed to the great depression. A weak economy due to the great depression.
