lesson 1,2

The aggregate cost of repairing the farms was much higher than expected

total

The lack of rain adversely affected crop cultivation in the region

negatively

4. growing crops

Farmers fertilize their fields and use irrigation to help their crops grow

5. add nutrients to soil

7. watering crops

The storm began to intensify, while the amount of precipitation continued to increase

6. strengthen

10. rainfall or other water falling from the sky

Scientists use photosynthesis to explain how green plants make their food

the process plants use to make food

She worked hard to obtain enough information before making her decision

get

The earthquake caused catastrophic damage, and several roads were blocked

disastrous

The volcanic eruption caused a catastrophic loss of homes and farmland

4. volcanic explosion

2. disastrous

The long famine left thousands of families without enough food

severe food shortage

Despite the difficulties, she continued to persevere and eventually succeeded

persist

Temperatures plunged after the storm

fell sharply

The powerful storm unleashed heavy rain across the region

released