The Dust Bowl that occurred in America in the 1930s is a dramatic example of erosion caused by __________.

The Dust Bowl resulted largely from extensive plowing of native grasslands for farming. Removing the grasses that held the soil in place left exposed topsoil vulnerable to wind erosion, especially during severe drought. Therefore, agricultural cultivation is the best answer; it was not primarily caused by deforestation or overgrazing.

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