What is a drought?
A long period of time with a shortage of rain
A long period of snow
A short period of heavy rain
A short period of sunshine
81% got this right
Which of the following is a cause of drought?
Changing ocean currents
Decreased temperatures
Increased rainfall
More cloud cover
39% got this right
What is an effect of severe drought?
Loss of animal habitats
Cooler temperatures
Increased crop yield
More rainfall
77% got this right
How can people conserve water during a drought?
Turn off the tap while brushing teeth
Leave the tap running
Take longer showers
Wash small loads of laundry
76% got this right
Select the places that can experience drought.
Deserts
Regions with dry seasons
Polar regions
Rainforests
67% got this right
What can climate change cause that leads to drought?
Hotter temperatures
Cooler temperatures
Increased humidity
More rainfall
78% got this right
What is a permanent drought?
A condition in deserts with little rain all year
A drought lasting a few weeks
A seasonal drought
A temporary dry spell
70% got this right
What can severe drought cause people to do?
Move to places with water
Build more dams
Stay in the same place
Use more water
65% got this right
What is a common use of water in daily life?
Washing dishes
Building houses
Driving cars
Flying planes
90% got this right
What can happen to farmers during a drought?
They may lose money
They may gain more crops
They may have more livestock
They may have more water
82% got this right
What can changing wind directions cause?
Rain to fall elsewhere
Cooler temperatures
Less wind
More rain in the same area
50% got this right
What is a consequence of not having enough water for crops?
The area may become very poor
Crops will grow better
More animals will thrive
The area may become wealthy
