Droughts and the EnvironmentDroughts and the Environment

"Droughts can cause dry soil, clouds of dust, and even new desert areas. They can lead to many kinds of problems for the environment. Dry soil can blow away. Plants, trees, and crops can die. Animals may lose their homes. Recovery of the environment aftera drought can take a long time. Learn what people can do to help prevent droughts and help affected areas recover"-- Provided by publisher.