8. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s resulted in damaged agricultural crops, insect infestations, and huge migrations as people moved west in search of jobs. Which of the following is one positive effect of the Dust Bowl in Texas?

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A. The Texas government passed laws limiting the size of factory farms.
B. Scientists created strains of cattle able to survive on little water.
C. Farmers adopted techniques to conserve soil and reduce erosion.
D. Manufacturers developed gasoline powered tractors that resisted dust.

C. Farmers adopted techniques to conserve soil and reduce erosion.