Drought

A drought is a time when there is very little or no rain for a long time, causing plants and animals to have less water to drink and grow.

Examples

• This summer, our town experienced a drought, so we had to be careful about how much water we used in our gardens.
• During the drought, the pond near my house dried up, and we could see the muddy bottom where fish once swam.
• In science class, we learned that a drought can make it hard for farmers to grow crops and feed their animals.

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