lack of rain fall
2007-03-01 00:37:33 · 4 answers · asked by raj 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
You've more or less answered your own question.
A drought is a shortage of available water brought on by a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.
The effects of drought are wide ranging and some of the consequences are...
Crop failure thus contributing to famine
Economic impact
Higher food prices
Infestation of insects (bugs)
Spread of disease
Wild fires
Loss of hydro-electric power generation
Soil erosion (the bare, dry soil blows away)
Lack of drinking water
Loss of livestock
Decrease in yield from livestock
Loss of navigable rivers and canals
Population displacement and migration
Increased poverty
Reduced quality of life
Increased susceptibility to disease
Incease in suicides
Damage to plants and wildlife
2007-03-01 00:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether you know it or not, you're right. Drought means lack of moisture in the area. The drought can lead to lower lake levels, which can lead to watering restrictions, which can also lead to dying plants/crops. Also to add insult to injury, high winds and humidity levels of less than 15% can lead to wildfires.
Last year, the North Texas region was behind almost 15 inches of rain, which puts my hometown in the exceptionally dry zone.
2007-03-01 08:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by Michael R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A drought is when you get a very little amount of water in an certant area.
2007-03-01 01:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Bree Lynne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right on the money.
2007-03-02 09:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by Sandi Beach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋