What caused dust storms to become even larger and more destructive in the 1930s?

Severe drought dried out the soil across the Midwest and Great Plains during the 1930s. With little moisture and vegetation to hold it in place, strong winds could lift and carry more soil, making dust storms larger and more destructive. The correct choice is “Severe droughts hit the Midwest, making the soil dry and more vulnerable to winds.”

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