Words to Know Issue 3-LIving with drought

Front

Which word refers to a long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water?

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Drought

Front

What is the term for any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the ground?

Back

Precipitation

Front

Which word best describes land that is extremely dry or thirsty?

Back

Parched

Front

What is the practice of using resources wisely and not wasting them called?

Back

Conservation

Front

Which term refers to the average weather conditions in an area over a long period?

Back

Climate

Front

Which word is related to farming and the cultivation of land?

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Agriculture

Front

A product that can be bought and sold, such as crops or minerals, is called a:

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Commodity

Front

Term related to homes or places where people live?

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Residential

Front

What type of resource can be replaced naturally and used again?

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Renewable