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What is drought?
What is drought?
- A brief period of mild weather
- A short period of heavy rain
- An extended period of unusually dry weather (correct)
- A sudden increase in precipitation
What are the effects of drought on local communities?
What are the effects of drought on local communities?
- Decrease in crop damage and increase in water availability
- Improved soil quality and abundance of resources
- Increase in agricultural productivity and surplus of water
- Damage to crops and shortage of drinking water (correct)
How can drought impact vegetation, animals, and people?
How can drought impact vegetation, animals, and people?
- Drastic and long-term effects (correct)
- No impact on vegetation, animals, or people
- Short-term effects only
- Negligible effects
What is the historical impact of drought on human population?
What is the historical impact of drought on human population?
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What is the economic impact of drought in California since 2014?
What is the economic impact of drought in California since 2014?
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Study Notes
What is Drought?
- Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water scarcity and impacting the environment, agriculture, and human societies.
Effects of Drought on Local Communities
- Drought affects local communities by reducing water availability, impacting agriculture, industry, and daily life, leading to food and water shortages.
- Drought can lead to increased food prices, reduced economic activity, and decreased quality of life for local residents.
Impact on Vegetation, Animals, and People
- Drought affects vegetation by reducing plant growth, increasing wildfires, and altering ecosystems.
- Drought impacts animals by reducing their habitats, altering migration patterns, and leading to population decline.
- Drought affects people by reducing water availability, increasing food prices, and leading to heat-related illnesses.
Historical Impact of Drought on Human Population
- Drought has historically led to population displacement, migration, and conflict over resources throughout human history.
- Drought has contributed to the decline of civilizations, such as the Mayan and Anasazi cultures.
Economic Impact of Drought in California since 2014
- The 2012-2016 California drought resulted in an estimated economic loss of $5 billion and over 20,000 job losses.
- The drought led to increased costs for water conservation, agricultural losses, and emergency response efforts.
- The drought also prompted significant investments in water conservation and efficiency measures.
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