Droughts and Floods Flashcard

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What is a drought?

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A long period with little or no rainfall.

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What happens to the soil during a drought?

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It becomes hard and dry.

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How can floods harm ecosystems?

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They destroy habitats and food sources.

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What is a cause of floods?

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Too much rain in a short period of time.

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Why do some animals migrate when their environment changes?

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To find more food and water.

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What is a flood?

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An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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What can cause a drought?

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A long period of low rainfall.

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How do droughts affect plants?

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Plants may wilt, die, or grow very slowly due to lack of water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.