How did the settlers of the Great Plains increase the vulnerability of the land? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Over-cultivation with plows disturbed the soil and removed the protective grass cover, while overgrazing also depleted that cover. Farmers often planted shallow-rooted wheat, which could not hold the soil in place during high winds. Rotating crops helps maintain soil nutrients, and preventing herds from grazing would not increase the land’s vulnerability.

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