Droughts

Droughts

3rd Grade

10 Qs

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Droughts

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Social Studies

3rd Grade

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Rowena Rabaya

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a drought?

A drought is a short period of normal rainfall.

A drought is a period of excessive rainfall.

A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.

A drought is a sudden increase in rainfall.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can droughts affect agriculture?

Droughts increase water availability for crops, leading to higher yields

Droughts have no impact on agriculture

Droughts improve soil quality for crop growth

Droughts reduce water availability for crops, leading to crop failure, decreased yields, and loss of livestock.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name one way to conserve water during a drought.

Water your lawn more frequently

Take longer showers

Fill up the bathtub every time you use it

Take shorter showers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some signs of a drought?

Healthy vegetation

Increased crop yield

Heavy rainfall

High water levels

Dry soil, low water levels, decreased crop yield, wilting vegetation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to be prepared for a drought?

Droughts are natural occurrences and do not require preparation

It allows for the implementation of water conservation measures, reduces the impact on agriculture and food supply, and mitigates the risk of water scarcity and related conflicts.

It leads to increased water usage, exacerbating the drought

Being prepared for a drought has no impact on the environment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does an agricultural drought differ from a hydrological drought?

Agricultural drought is related to soil moisture levels affecting crop growth, while hydrological drought refers to reduced water levels in rivers and reservoirs.

Hydrological drought is solely a result of human water usage, whereas agricultural drought occurs naturally.

There is no difference; both terms describe the same phenomenon.

Agricultural drought deals with the impact on livestock only, while hydrological drought affects all water-dependent industries.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do droughts impact wildlife?

Droughts impact wildlife by causing excessive rainfall, leading to flooding and waterborne diseases.

Droughts impact wildlife by reducing water sources, food availability, and habitat quality, leading to dehydration, starvation, and increased competition for resources.

Droughts impact wildlife by increasing water sources, food availability, and habitat quality, leading to overhydration, obesity, and decreased competition for resources.

Droughts have no impact on wildlife as they are able to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

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