Causes and consequences of droughts
Answers
A drought is caused by drier than normal conditions that can eventually lead to water supply problems.
Really hot temperatures can make a drought worse by causing moisture to evaporate from the soil. Just because a region is hot and dry doesn't necessarily mean it is going through a drought.
Explanation:
Causes of droughts÷
Land and water temperatures cause drought.
As overall temperatures increase more water evaporates and severe weather conditions increase. ...
Air circulation and weather patterns also cause drought. ...
Soil moisture levels also contribute to drought. ...
Drought can also be a supply and demand of water issue.
Consequences of droughts÷
Drought impacts on society include anxiety or depression over economic losses, conflicts when there is insufficient water, lower incomes, fewer recreational activities, higher heat stroke incidents and even loss of human life. Drought conditions can also make wildfire risk significantly higher.