Read the passage.
the dust bowl
during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall
was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-
called "black blizzards" were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states
was named the "dust bowl." over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought
and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end.
which statement about this paragraph's main idea is true?
there are not enough detalls to support the main
idea.
this paragraph's main idea is stated in the topic sentence.
this paragraph's main idea is implied.
this paragraph does not express a main idea.