A drought is an event where there are shortages of water supply. The water in question can be atmospheric, surface water or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, but sometimes for a few weeks. It can cause big problems and crises in a lot of countries. Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. Desertification is a big problem in a lot of places, because deserts are getting bigger and people are loosing good land that can be used because of it.
<h3><em>Natural resources have a double-edge effect on economic growth, in that the intensity of its use raises output, but increases its depletion rate. Natural resource is a key input in the production process that stimulates economic growth.</em></h3>
