Reduced evaporation and moisture in the atmosphere occur under which type of climate system?
High pressure
Low pressure
Tropical cyclones
Under what circumstances does drought occur?
When there is abnormally high rainfall for an extended period of time
When there is abnormally low rainfall for an extended period of time
When there is abnormally low rainfall for a short period of time
What is a meteorological drought?
A drought caused by a meteor impact
A drought caused by lower than expected rainfall
A drought caused by higher than expected temperatures
How can humans cause droughts?
By leaving taps running
By polluting rivers
By cutting down trees
Which of the following is a cause of droughts in Australia?
Willy-willies
The North Atlantic Drift
El Niño
What is being done in Australia to help combat the impacts of drought?
They are using electromagnetic imaging to find underground water stores
Genetically-modified cattle that require less water are being bred
Water is being imported from China
Which of the following places is prone to drought hazards?
Scotland
Australia
Bangladesh
What is the Sahel?
A mountainous area in Asia
A narrow belt of semi-arid land immediately south of the Sahara desert
A rainforest in South America
Which of the following statements about the Sahel is true?
The Sahel is a region of heavy rainfall
The Sahel experiences drought
The Sahel is a region with heavy rainfall and drought
What is being done in the Sahel to to help combat droughts?
Drought-resistant crops are being introduced
They are building large mega dams to store water
They have introduced hosepipe bans