Impact of Drought and Desertification (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is drought?
What is drought?
Extended period of unusually low rainfall
What makes drought more complex than just lack of rain?
What makes drought more complex than just lack of rain?
The relationship between water supply and demand
How many main categories of drought do geographers classify?
How many main categories of drought do geographers classify?
Three
Which is the most basic form of drought?
Which is the most basic form of drought?
Meteorological drought
What defines agricultural drought?
What defines agricultural drought?
Soil moisture too low for crop growth
What is unique about hydrological drought?
What is unique about hydrological drought?
It can persist long after rains return
Can different types of drought occur independently?
Can different types of drought occur independently?
Yes, each type can occur independently
What typically causes desertification?
What typically causes desertification?
Human activities combined with climate pressures
Which is a main driver of desertification?
Which is a main driver of desertification?
Overgrazing
How easy is it to reverse desertification?
How easy is it to reverse desertification?
Extremely difficult and expensive
What economic impact do drought and desertification create?
What economic impact do drought and desertification create?
Serious obstacles for economic development