[DOC] [TLE] Droughts: Questions and answers (U.S. Geological Survey) [PAR] Does a shortage of rain mean that a drought will occur? ... under cultivation
even two weeks without rainfall can stress many crops during certain periods of 
the growing cycle. To a meteorologist, a drought is a prolonged period when 
precipitation is less than normal. ... What causes droughts? ... Its impact is short 
term. [DOC] [TLE] Drought | Climate Education Modules for K-12 [PAR] Aug 13, 2013 ... It is most often caused by lack of rainfall over a long time period but can also be ... 
Without needed rainfall, crops and animals can suffer serious declines, .... 
Drought stress on a plant can have irreversible damage upon a plant, even ... As 
the stress continues, the plant will respond by dropping its leaves. [DOC] [TLE] drought - National Geographic Society [PAR] Sep 18, 2013 ... Drought is an extended period of unusually dry weather when there is not ... of 
problems for local communities, including damage to crops and a ... Summer 
thunderstorms produced lightning without rain and ignited fires in .... Droughts 
that occur in the developing world can cause even greater devastation. [DOC] [TLE] Drought - Earth Facts and Information [PAR] A drought is a lengthy period of time, stretching months or even years in which ... 
and in particular, when rain doesn't occur during long periods of time, it can do ... 
droughts which have caused a lot of damage to plants and crops which have ... 
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in prolonged shortages in its water supply, whether atmospheric, .... Agricultural 
droughts are droughts that affect crop production or the ecology of the range. ... 
crops. However, in a traditional drought, it is caused by an extended period of 
below... [DOC] [TLE] Flooding Impact on Crops - Pioneer [PAR] The extent of the damage depends on the specific crop, its growth stage, the 
duration ... Finally, flooding usually causes soil nitrogen (N) losses, which can 
severely limit ... Without oxygen, the plant cannot perform critical life-sustaining 
functions such ... stomata in affected plants close and may remain closed for long 
periods,... [DOC] [TLE] Drought | Weather | Dry Spell | Natural Disasters | Fire |Crop Damage [PAR] A drought is a long period of dry weather that causes some serious problems like 
crop damage, a shortage of water, ... A few weeks without rain will make people 
panic and crops shrivel. ... Spring has sprung, it's everywhere you look, from the 
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and, consequently, water shortages, crop damage, streamflow reduction,... ... 
adapted to aridity, and agriculture is impossible without continuous irrigation. .... 
on Earth's surface during the year depends a lot on where that spot is. [DOC] [TLE] Problems That Cause Marijuana Plants To Stress [PAR] May 20, 2015 ... Many problems can cause marijuana plants to stress. ... Pruning can be 
beneficial to the overall health of your plant if it's done right. ... or leaves that are 
blocking out a lot of light. learn more about when .... Extreme cold, long periods 
without rain, and periods of heavy rain can all cause issues for your crop. [DOC] [TLE] What is meant by the term drought? - National Weather Service [PAR] Lack of rainfall for an extended period of time can bring farmers and metropolitan 
... locations of the country, a few rain-free weeks can spread panic and affect 
crops. ... In the desert Southwest, weeks without rain are not uncommon. ... There 
is a lot of information on the internet regarding drought and its impacts on society. [DOC] [TLE] Heavy Rain, Soil Erosion and Nutrient Losses | Integrated Crop ... [PAR] Jun 5, 2008 ... Excessive

Question: It's a long period without rain that causes a lot of crop damage
Answer: Drought