Drought  in Africa

Lana L.

What is my research topic? What are some research key words I used?

•  My research topic is on Drought in Africa.
•  Some keywords I used are: drought, Africa, desert.

 What  does drought mean? What is the definition or description of Drought?

• Drought, is a condition that results when average rainfall drops far below the normal amount for a long period of time.
• This usually comes after a wet period of time.
•  A drought looks like: the crops wither up and die, heat becomes a huge problem, and causes huge fire's that spread quickly do to the dry condition's.
• Loose soil  can be eroded away by wind.
•  Drought can also make wells dry up.

Why is drought important to Africa?

• The drought causes a loss in water in turn makes crops wither up and die.
• The  ground will dry and cause dust storms.
• This usually happens during summer.
•  Poor farming of the land can make it even worse.
• Drought often occurs after a wet period of time.

Why is drought a problem in Africa?

• Because the drought causes the land to turn to dust or desert.
• When the land turns to desert, the people don't have the soil needed to plant or grow food.
• With a loss in food people will get sick and die.
• Most farmers are the first to be affected.
• Thou  some will die most have adapted.  

How does drought affect the people who live in Africa?

• It causes them to not  have water to drink or the soil to farm food.
• With out food people will soon began to starve.
•  When people grow weak they become  more prone to daises.
• Drought has completely prohibited peanut cropping, the main Export in Senegal.
• This causes less money which leads to job cuts.

What does the rest of the world ( not Africa) think about drought? What is the global reaction to drought?

• It is ruining the land and causing people to move.
• But we can't do much about it. We only make drought worse.
• We are the cause of drought.
• The people (not Africa) are giving the supplies for Africa so Africa won't use there own and cause desertification.
• We also do fundraiser to help.

What can be done to help the problem of drought? What is being done to correct drought?

• Send in food ,wood, and water, and other supplies.
• Then Africa won't have to use there own and that would help the drought and people.
• Nothing we can't stop drought but help those who are stuck in drought.
• Another thing we are doing to help drought is to plant lots of green.
• But we can do more.

What is my personal opoin of drought? How do I react to drought?

• We can't stop it but we can help it.
• By sending in goods and supplies
• This can give the people a chance against drought.
• I feel we aren't doing enough.
• All were doing is watching.
• What we could  do is more fundraiser for Africa.

Bibliography and Works Cited

This webpage was created for educational purposes by: Lana L

Created on:  03/20/2008 3:04

Mrs., Jaubert-Smith's 6th grade Social Studies Class

Forbes Middle School

Georgetown, Texas