Fines for Water-Wasters

This news is about the drought in California and now the citizens are passing through a difficult time because is one of the worst in nearly 40 years. The droughts have taken over 80% of California and have burn many animals habitats.  The water regulators decide to fine $500 if people waste water but the fines apply to wasteful outdoors. This situation can get worst if it doesn’t rain that’s why the governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency.   

Vocabulary

Wells:  hollow underground that contains water

Heeding: pay attention

Questions

How can you connect this event to something similar that has happened around you? (Has something like this happened to you, your family, your community, or your country?) Explain.

 In our country also there have been droughts especially on the coast and is a problem because is difficult to obtain food.

What caused this event, and/or what are the effects of this event?  Explain.

The effects of this event are that the drought has caused wildfires to many animals’ habitats. Also for the farmers is a difficult time because the lawns have turn brown and the lakes are dry. That´s why the water regulators decide to fine people that are wasting water.

Works Cited 

Kraus, Stephanie. "Fines for Water-Wasters." Time for Kids. N.p., 16 July 2014. Web. 28 July 2014.