On topic
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
drought
I was looking at the stars.
past continuous
Geese is abundant in this country.
are
I have a ____ of shirts, so I will donate some.
plethora
a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions.
tsunami
I will be looking at the stars soon.
future continuous
The thanks is always appreciated.
are
When we heat the house in the winter, _____ forms on the windows.
condensation
extreme scarcity of food.
famine
I had been sleeping for hours before.
past perfect continuous
The news were terrifying yesterday.
was
This is why bamboo is such a ____ renewable resource.
viable
____ began to erupt from the crater.
Ash
I'll have been running for over an hour.
future perfect continuous
The number of murders have increased.
has
I never felt that my life was in ___ until I saw the murderer.
peril
He spotted the _____ of a jet streaking toward the car.
contrails
I'm going home after this meeting.
present continuous
Dr. Waring said the child had measles which were the main factor in the case.
was
Increased expenditure has caused a ____ in our capital/funds.
depletion