Define the Following Terms

question 73

Short Answer

Define the following terms
-direct observation notes

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Definitions:

Drought

Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water that adversely affects crops, animals, and human populations.

Earthquakes

Natural seismic events resulting from the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, leading to ground shaking and sometimes causing significant damage and loss of life.

Secondary Succession

The ecological recovery process that occurs in an environment after a disturbance that didn't remove the soil.

Polluted Stream

A body of flowing water that is contaminated with harmful chemicals, waste, or microorganisms, affecting its quality and the health of ecosystems it supports.