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Construct an Explanation A period of unusually hot, dry weather comes to a town that is

dependent on a small reservoir for its fresh drinking water. As the dry weather continues, the
town continues to use only as much water as it used in the past, but the reservoir dries up.
Construct an explanation describing why the reservoir dried up. (Hint: Recall what you know
about the water cycle.)

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Answer:

Drought. A drought is an extended period of unusually dry weather with no rain or other precipitation.

Step-by-step explanation:

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