A
drought is a period of very dry weather that causes problems
such as crop damage and water shortage because
of the lack of water.
The word "drought" can be used in several ways...
by
weather people to describe a long spell with rain or
snowfall seriously below average for the area.
by
farmers to describe a situation when there is not enough
water for their crops.
by
scientists when above and below ground water supplies
are below normal.
by
sociologists when the shortage of water begins to affect
the daily lives of people.
Droughts
impact the economy, the environment, and lives of people.
A
drought is a period of very dry weather that causes problems
such as crop damage and water shortage because
of the lack of water.
The word "drought" can be used in several ways...