Which of the following best describes the "Dust Bowl"?
A)the area covered by volcanic ash around Mt. Pinatubo, 1991
B)a New Year's Day invitational soccer match in Tripoli, Libya
C)areas of severe wind erosion on the Great Plains, 1930s
D)the long drought preceding the Irish potato famine of the 1840s

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The Dust Bowl was a series of severe wind erosion events that occurred on the Great Plains in the 1930s. It was caused by a combination of drought, poor farming practices, and economic conditions, leading to widespread soil erosion and the displacement of many farmers and families.

Which of the Following Best Describes the "Dust Bowl