Issue 3 Drought Words to Know

climate

• The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period.

• The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

• The average temperature of a region during a specific month.

• The seasonal variations in weather patterns.

drought

• A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

• A sudden increase in rainfall causing flooding.

• A seasonal change in weather patterns.

• A type of plant that thrives in wet conditions.

agriculture

• Cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food and other products.

• The process of manufacturing goods in factories.

• The study of human behavior and societies.

• A method of communication using symbols and signs.

residential

• Related to an area where people live.

• Pertaining to commercial activities.

• Referring to agricultural zones.

• Connected to industrial facilities.

conservation

• Protecting or restoring the natural environment and wildlife.

• A method of farming that uses chemicals to increase yield.

• The process of urban development and expansion.

• A technique for managing financial resources effectively.

conserve

• To protect something from harm or destruction, especially the environment.

• To waste resources carelessly.

• To enhance the quality of something.

• To ignore environmental issues.

agricultural

• Related to farming and the cultivation of the land.

• Pertaining to urban development and city planning.

• Involving the study of animal behavior.

• Connected to the production of technology and machinery.

renew

• To make something old and worn out.

• To make something new, fresh, or strong again.

• To destroy or eliminate completely.

• To change something permanently.

commodity

• A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

• A finished product ready for consumer use.

• A type of currency used in trade.

• A service provided to consumers.

renewable

• A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

• A resource that is finite and cannot be replaced.

• A resource that is artificially created and not found in nature.

• A resource that is used up faster than it can be replenished.