Question

Problem faced during droughts in points answer

Answer 1

Answer:

Economic Impacts:

1. Farmers may lose money if a drought destroys their crops.
2. If a farmer's water supply is too low, the farmer may have to spend more money on irrigation or to drill new wells.
3. Water companies may have to spend money on new or additional water supplies.
4. People might have to pay more for food.
5. Ranchers may have to spend more money on feed and water for their animals.

Environmental Impacts:

1. Losses or destruction of fish and wildlife habitat
2. Lack of food and drinking water for wild animals
3. Loss of wetlands
4. More wildfires
5. Wind and water erosion of soils

Social Impacts:

1. Anxiety or depression about economic losses caused by drought
2. Health problems related to low water flows and poor water quality
3. Health problems related to dust
4. Loss of human life
5. Reduced incomes