Question

1) Lack of food and drinking water for wild animals Lower water levels in reservoirs, lakes, and ponds Loss of human life What type of natural disaster is MOST LIKELY being described by these characteristics? A) drought B) earthquake C) fire D) tsunami

Answer 1

Answer is option A drought

Answer 2

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▶ Drought.

Drought➫ A natural disaster of below-average precipitation in a given region resulting in prolonged shortages in the water supply.

♦ When it occurs their food supply can shrink & their habitat can be damaged.

♦ A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days.

➧ Types 0f Drought are:-
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[1] Meteorological Drought:-

❱ The magnitude of a precipitation shortfall & the duration of this shortfall event.

[2] Hydrological Drought:-

❱ The deficiencies in surface & sub-surface water supplies leading to a lack of water for normal & specific needs.

[3] Agricultural Drought

❱ The circumstances when soil moisture is insufficient & results in the lack of crop growth & production.

[4] Socio-Economic Drought:-

❱ The demand of some Economic good with elements of Meteorological, agricultural & Hydrological drought.

➧ Causes 0f Drought are:-
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❱ Land & water temperatures cause drought.

❱ Air circulation & weather patterns also cause drought.

❱ Soil moisture levels also contribute to drought.

❱ It can also be a supply & demand of water issue.

➧ Effects 0f Drought are:-
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❱ It affect crop production.

❱ It affect the ecology of the range.

❱ Food supply can shrink.

❱ Habitat can be damaged.

❱ Increase in disease in wild animals.

❱ It also impact the migration of people.

➧ Prevention 0f Drought are:-
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❱ Use mulch to reduce evaporation.

❱ Till your soil so it absorbs more water.

❱ Use turf sparingly and only when necessary.

❱ Choose native plants that use less water.

❱ Raise the height of your lawnmower.


➧ Precautions 0f Drought are:-
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❱ Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily.

❱ Avoid taking baths.

❱ Avoid letting the water run while brushing your teeth.

❱ Place a bucket in the shower to catch excess water for watering plants.

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