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According to Germanwatch, Pakistan is the seventh most susceptible nation to climate change.
According to Germanwatch, Pakistan is the seventh most susceptible nation to climate change.
True
What is the main reason for Agricultural droughts occurrence?
What is the main reason for Agricultural droughts occurrence?
Soil water deficiency
What type of climate does Pakistan have?
What type of climate does Pakistan have?
Continental
What percentage of the population's income is related to agriculture in Pakistan?
What percentage of the population's income is related to agriculture in Pakistan?
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What are the two wet monsoon seasons in Pakistan?
What are the two wet monsoon seasons in Pakistan?
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Climate change in Pakistan causes a temperature rise, a reduction in ______ in the arid areas, and increases in the monsoon regions.
Climate change in Pakistan causes a temperature rise, a reduction in ______ in the arid areas, and increases in the monsoon regions.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five major classes identified by Javid et al. (2019) to categorise drought?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major classes identified by Javid et al. (2019) to categorise drought?
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Drought in Pakistan can impact human life, wildlife, and plants, but not necessarily the economy.
Drought in Pakistan can impact human life, wildlife, and plants, but not necessarily the economy.
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Which drought classification is caused by a shortage of soil water?
Which drought classification is caused by a shortage of soil water?
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Drought is a global risk to food security, and it is expected to become more severe due to climate change.
Drought is a global risk to food security, and it is expected to become more severe due to climate change.
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What is the name of the index used by Germanwatch to assess a country's vulnerability to climate change?
What is the name of the index used by Germanwatch to assess a country's vulnerability to climate change?
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Which region in Pakistan experiences droughts and floods most frequently?
Which region in Pakistan experiences droughts and floods most frequently?
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What is the name of the index used by researchers to monitor drought in hot and arid areas of Pakistan?
What is the name of the index used by researchers to monitor drought in hot and arid areas of Pakistan?
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The researchers concluded that the primary reason for drought in Sindh is a lack of rainfall and extreme destruction due to the negligence of the government.
The researchers concluded that the primary reason for drought in Sindh is a lack of rainfall and extreme destruction due to the negligence of the government.
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Remote sensing data is helpful in identifying drought-prone regions.
Remote sensing data is helpful in identifying drought-prone regions.
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What are the four classifications of drought based on different drought indices?
What are the four classifications of drought based on different drought indices?
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Time series analysis is not a technique that can help monitor drought conditions.
Time series analysis is not a technique that can help monitor drought conditions.
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Machine Learning techniques can improve drought forecast and management strategies.
Machine Learning techniques can improve drought forecast and management strategies.
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What is the name of the chapter in the dissertation that provides a comprehensive overview of drought monitoring and prediction research, including ML models and remote sensing data?
What is the name of the chapter in the dissertation that provides a comprehensive overview of drought monitoring and prediction research, including ML models and remote sensing data?
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Which chapter in the dissertation focuses on understanding how the Google Earth Engine (GEE) can be used to analyze spatial drought events and perform time series analysis of drought indices?
Which chapter in the dissertation focuses on understanding how the Google Earth Engine (GEE) can be used to analyze spatial drought events and perform time series analysis of drought indices?
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Which chapter of the dissertation discusses the various Machine Learning models used for drought prediction and their development?
Which chapter of the dissertation discusses the various Machine Learning models used for drought prediction and their development?
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Which chapter of the dissertation provides a discussion on the implications of the research findings for food security in Pakistan?
Which chapter of the dissertation provides a discussion on the implications of the research findings for food security in Pakistan?
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Which chapter of the dissertation summarizes the main outcomes and contributions of the research?
Which chapter of the dissertation summarizes the main outcomes and contributions of the research?
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What is the name of the region in Pakistan where the authors obtained data by taking the views of local people to assess the impact of drought?
What is the name of the region in Pakistan where the authors obtained data by taking the views of local people to assess the impact of drought?
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What is the name of the model used by the authors to predict drought episodes in Pakistan based on a combination of ground-based data and remote sensing data?
What is the name of the model used by the authors to predict drought episodes in Pakistan based on a combination of ground-based data and remote sensing data?
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Study Notes
Drought Background
- Drought is a natural hazard, increasingly influenced by climate change
- Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns are significant causes
- Drought impacts health and global well-being, regional, local, and global levels
- Four types of drought: hydrologic, agricultural, meteorological, and socioeconomic.
- Soil moisture deficiency is a major cause of agricultural droughts
- Machine Learning (ML) can predict drought
- Early warning and hazard alleviation are crucial for economic and social development
Study Area (Pakistan)
- Located in South Asia, with diverse topography and climate variations
- Situated between latitudes 23°30' N–37°30′ N and longitudes 61°E–78°E
- Characterized by four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn
- Western and Indian monsoons influence precipitation, with significant variations across the country
- Mean monthly temperature and precipitation data (1991-2022) show seasonal fluctuations.
- Agriculture is a major economic sector in Pakistan.
- Drought is a major recurring hazard, impacting people's lives and livelihoods
Drought in Pakistan
- Pakistan is highly susceptible to climate change and drought
- Causes include a temperature rise, reduction in precipitation in arid areas, increases in monsoon regions and accelerated glacial melt
- Drought and floods are common in certain regions but are closely tied to the weather patterns.
- Remote sensing and meteorological data are used for drought monitoring and prediction
Drought Monitoring and Prediction
- Historical data sets for climate characteristics (precipitation, snow cover, relative humidity) are analyzed, along with satellite indicators, to predict drought
- Machine Learning (ML) techniques are used for efficient drought prediction.
- Using Remote Sensing and ML techniques are key to better predict drought
- Existing Drought Indices, like SPEI and RDI, are valuable for drought assessment
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Explore the phenomenon of drought in Pakistan, its causes influenced by climate change, and its impact on health and well-being. This quiz covers the types of drought, the role of soil moisture in agriculture, and the use of machine learning in drought prediction. Understand the significance of early warning systems for effective hazard management.
