Across
- 1. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
- 2. The activity of growing crops and raising animals for food, often impacted by environmental conditions.
- 3. A term used to describe a severe drought that affected the Great Plains in the 1930s, causing massive dust storms and agricultural devastation.
- 4. The act of continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of difficult conditions; a crucial theme during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl.
- 6. Relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
- 8. The science or practice of farming, including the cultivation of soil and the rearing of animals for food, fiber, and other products.
- 9. The state of being jobless and actively seeking work; a key indicator of economic health.
Down
- 1. A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity characterized by high unemployment and low consumer spending.
- 5. The process of returning to a normal state after a period of difficulty, particularly in economic terms.
- 7. The movement of people from one place to another, often in search of better living conditions or employment.