A) Which of the following describes a physical condition that led to the Dust Bowl migration? (1 point)
a tropical cyclone
rising temperatures from climate change
worsening economic conditions
soil exploitation
soil exploitation
The physical condition that led to the Dust Bowl migration was soil exploitation.
To determine which of the options describes a physical condition that led to the Dust Bowl migration, we can examine each choice.
A) A tropical cyclone refers to a large-scale, low-pressure system that forms over tropical waters, characterized by strong winds and heavy rain. While tropical cyclones can cause destruction and displacement, they were not directly responsible for the Dust Bowl migration.
B) Rising temperatures from climate change can contribute to the degradation of ecosystems and affect natural resources; however, the Dust Bowl migration occurred primarily during the 1930s, before the significant impact of global climate change.
C) Worsening economic conditions can certainly play a role in migration patterns, but it is not a physical condition directly related to the Dust Bowl.
D) Soil exploitation refers to the unsustainable use of soil, often resulting in nutrient depletion and erosion. This overuse of the land and unsustainable farming practices was a primary physical condition that led to the Dust Bowl migration.
Therefore, the correct answer is D) soil exploitation.