To control the effects of the Dust Bowl, the state of Texas paid farmers to do which of the following? Select all that apply.

• build ponds and reservoirs
• plant different crops
• use more powerful tractors
• plant rows of trees to serve as windbreaks

1 answer

• use chemical fertilizers

Did you know?

Did you know that during the Dust Bowl, the state of Texas implemented several measures to control its devastating effects? Recognizing the importance of water conservation, Texas paid farmers to build ponds and reservoirs to combat drought and prevent soil erosion. Additionally, farmers were encouraged to diversify their crops, a practice that helps protect the land and prevent the depletion of soil nutrients. To combat the strong winds exacerbating the Dust Bowl, farmers were also incentivized to plant rows of trees as windbreaks, which significantly reduced soil erosion. While the use of more powerful tractors could potentially aid in farming efficiency, it was not specifically employed as a means of controlling the effects of the Dust Bowl.