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What is a meteorological cause of droughts?
What is a meteorological cause of droughts?
- Short-term precipitation surplus
- Enhanced ENSO cycles
- Anticyclones preventing cloud formation (correct)
- Stable ITCZ
How is El Niño related to drought conditions in South America?
How is El Niño related to drought conditions in South America?
- It causes low pressure above Australia
- It creates a high risk of flooding in South America
- It leads to drought-like conditions in South America (correct)
- It triggers intense rainfall in South America
What happened in southern Australia in 2006 as mentioned in the text?
What happened in southern Australia in 2006 as mentioned in the text?
- River Murray overflowed its banks
- High precipitation season recorded
- No impact on food production
- Lowest rainfall season since 1990 (correct)
How does human activity contribute to increased drought risks?
How does human activity contribute to increased drought risks?
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What impact did the 2006 drought in southern Australia have on the Murray Darling Basin?
What impact did the 2006 drought in southern Australia have on the Murray Darling Basin?
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How does deforestation contribute to land drying out?
How does deforestation contribute to land drying out?
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