What is a drought?
A long period of unusually low rainfall causing water shortages.
What is meteorological drought?
A drought caused by lower-than-average rainfall.
What is agricultural drought?
When soil lacks enough moisture for crops to grow.
What is hydrological drought?
When rivers, lakes, and reservoirs have very low water levels.
What is socioeconomic drought?
When water shortages begin to affect people and the economy.
Name one natural cause of drought.
Changes in weather patterns.
How does El Niño contribute to drought?
It alters global weather patterns, reducing rainfall in some areas.
Name one human cause of drought.
Overuse of water.
How does deforestation contribute to drought?
It reduces moisture in the atmosphere and decreases rainfall.
How does climate change increase drought risk?
It raises temperatures and disrupts rainfall patterns.
What is one environmental effect of drought?
Loss of plants and wildlife.
What is desertification?
The process where land becomes desert-like due to drought and poor land use.
How can drought lead to wildfires?
Dry conditions make vegetation easier to burn.
What is one economic impact of drought?
Crop failure leading to food shortages.
How does drought affect food prices?
Prices increase due to reduced supply.
What is one social impact of drought?
Water shortages for communities.
How can drought affect human health?
Causes dehydration and poor sanitation.
Give an example of a major drought event.
The East African drought.
Name one short-term response to drought.
Water restrictions.
Name one long-term solution to drought.
Using efficient irrigation like drip irrigation.
