In response to the Dust Bowl, the federal government created the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) to promote which of the following?
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Correct answer: New farming techniques like contour plowing and terracing
Led by Hugh Hammond Bennett, the SCS taught farmers how to plow along the curves of the land to prevent erosion. These techniques helped retain moisture and kept the soil from washing or blowing away during extreme weather.
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