75) Dry weather with no rainfall
(a) Draught (b) Draft
(c) Drought (d) Desert
Answers
The answer is Option C - drought.
Dry weather with no rainfall is called drought. This is a result of below average precipitation because of a shortage in water supply. It can last for a few days or even extend to months and years.
There are three types of droughts - meteorological, agricultural and hydrological. The effects of a drought can be either environmental, social or economic.
Dry weather with no rainfall denotes drought.
EXPLANATION:
Dry weather with no rainfall leads to drought. It is a natural condition occurring due to lack of precipitation or rainfall leading to prolonged and heavy water shortage at the surface and reduced moisture in the atmosphere.
Due to water shortage, living conditions become acutely difficult, the grounds dry up and make it very tough for the plants to grow, and the animals also suffer due to loss of drinking water in its natural habitats.
Draught refers to a current of cold air. Draft refers to a specimen of preliminary writing. Desert refers to barren land deprived of rainfall.