Drought is a condition that become (17)___________ the average rain fall for fertile area drops far below the normal amount for a long period of time. In areas which are not irrigated, the lack of (18)___________ causes farm crops to death. Higher than normal temperatures usually accompany period (19)___________ drought. They add to the crop damage. Forest fires start (20)___________ during drought. The soil of a drought area becomes dry and crumbles. Often the rich topsoil is blown away by the hot, dry (21)___________. Streams, ponds, and wells often dry up during a drought, and animals suffer and may even dies because of the lack of (22)___________.