2. Droughts In the Southeast By:Callie Cochran

3. A drought is a length of time with little or no rainfall. A drought is a length of time with little or no rainfall. Right now in the Southeast we are experiencing a major drought and many places have very little or no rainfall. Right now in the Southeast we are experiencing a major drought and many places have very little or no rainfall.

4. Economy is also affected by the drought. Economy is also affected by the drought. Crops are not growing like they were before. Crops are not growing like they were before. Grass is not growing and cows cant eat it so they are not producing milk. Grass is not growing and cows cant eat it so they are not producing milk.

5. There are some key things that lead to the drought in the Southeast. There are some key things that lead to the drought in the Southeast. One key thing is the little amounts of rainfall. One key thing is the little amounts of rainfall. Another key thing is too many people wasting water. Another key thing is too many people wasting water.

6. 1. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or washing your face. 2. Fix leaky sinks, toilets and pipes. 3. Take shorter showers and baths. 4.Dont use the toilet as a wastebasket. 5. Dont wash your car or water your lawn as much.

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