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This page offers an assortment of learning opportunities for students and educators who engage with students from the pre-K to post-secondary level. The resources range from in-the-field and hands-on projects to digital resources and online networks.
3 kwi 2024 · A drought is defined depending on the average amount of precipitation that an area is accustomed to receiving. For example, in Atlanta, Georgia, the average rainfall is about 127 centimeters (50 inches) a year. If significantly less rain falls, there may be water shortages and a drought may be declared.
Wherever there is a shortage of rain over a long period of time, there is drought. Drought affects plants, animals, and people. It is a serious problem for farmers and for the people who depend on the crops they produce.
Droughts introduces students to this natural event and its causes and effects. Students will discover the four different types of droughts and how each one affects the environment, society, and economy.
19 paź 2023 · Droughts 101. Droughts can cause a variety of problems to local communities, including damage to ecosystems, crops, and a shortage of drinking water.
3 kwi 2024 · A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. The lack of adequate precipitation, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil moisture or groundwater, diminished stream flow, crop damage, and a general water shortage.
Watch a PBS video and/or interact with the video's companion website. Examine maps and animations that show the distribution of drought patterns over the past 300 years. Explore graphics that show the amount of time different areas spend in drought.
