Question

what were the major effects of dust storms in the great plains? choose two correct answers. dust and dirt made the air unsafe to breathe and caused serious health issues. people had to take hoes and axes into cellars to make sure they could escape after the storm. thousands of people moved to seek better weather and opportunities.

Explanation:

• The first option is correct as dust storms in the Great Plains (like the Dust Bowl) led to air pollution with dust making the air unsafe (e.g., causing "dust pneumonia" - respiratory issues).
• The third option is correct as many people (e.g., "Okies") migrated from the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl era seeking better living conditions (in California, for example) due to the harsh environmental and economic impacts of the dust storms. The second option is incorrect as taking hoes and axes into cellars was not a major, widespread effect of the dust storms.

Answer:

First option: Dust and dirt made the air unsafe to breathe and caused serious health issues. Third option: Thousands of people moved to seek better weather and opportunities.