Catastrophic Drought
"Facts about drought"
Definition of a drought...
Drought: a period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops.
Charateristics: lacking water, creates lack of clean water, causes wildfires
Causes: the causes of drought can be caused from not recieving snow or rain for a long period of time.
How a drought negatively effects natural environment and people...
A drought effects natural environment because, water is one of the most essential thing for both humans and animal survival. Drought can cause diseases also, A drought can effect a human because it puts a strain on water supply. Droughts also cause damage to crops which results in higher foods prices.
One of the worst droughts in Texas history
Drought affected crops
Drought causes wildfire
Texas Eco-Region greatly affected...
The South Texas Eco-Region is affected by drought because, the wind picks up and carries loose sand to one place to another.
Dust Bowl...
When the Dust Bowl happened:
1930-1936
Where the Dust Bowl happened:
Amarillo,Texas
What happened during the Dust Bowl:
There were 9 dust storms per month
Interesting facts...
There are different types of drought, the causes, and the overall impact on social, environmental, and economical levels.