What happened to the 'Dust Bowl' region when the rains finally returned in 1939?
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Correct answer: The land recovered, but the focus shifted toward permanent soil conservation
The return of rain helped stabilize the soil, but the lessons of the 1930s led to lasting changes. The government continued to fund conservation programs to ensure that the region would be more resilient during future droughts.
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