Droughts happen when it doesn’t rain for a long time. Imagine your favorite plant in the garden, if it doesn’t get enough water, it starts to wither and die. That’s what happens to the Earth during a drought. The ground gets dry, rivers shrink, and sometimes even people run out of water to drink or use for farming.
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- A garden might look dry and sad after a few weeks without rain.
- A lake can shrink so much that boats can’t sail across it anymore.
- People might have to line up at water stations during a drought.
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See also
- What Causes a ‘Drought’ and How Does It Affect the World?
- How Does the Ocean Currents Affect Weather Patterns?
- How Does the Ocean Affect Global Weather Patterns?
- How Do Cities Affect the Weather Around Them?
- What Causes a ‘Drought’ and How Is It Different from a ‘Flood’?
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