GCSE Geography - Ethiopia Drought (Developing) Case Study

What was one of the meteorological causes of the drought in Ethiopia between 2014 and 2016?

• Frequent hurricanes

• Increased snowfall

• El Nino weather events

• Longer rainy seasons

How did deforestation contribute to the drought in Ethiopia?

• Less evapotranspiration

• More cloud formation

• Increased rainfall

• More evapotranspiration

What percentage of crops failed during the drought in Ethiopia?

• 70%

• 100%

• 90%

• 50%

What was one of the impacts of the drought on the environment?

• Increased soil erosion

• Decreased soil erosion

• Increased plant growth

• More river habitats

How did the drought affect food prices in Ethiopia?

• Food prices were unaffected

• Food prices rose

• Food prices remained stable

• Food prices decreased

What was one of the responses by the Ethiopian government to the drought?

• Building skyscrapers

• Increasing deforestation

• Reducing water usage

• Planting 4 billion trees

What is one benefit of planting trees as a response to drought?

• Increases soil erosion

• Decreases transpiration

• Reduces groundwater stores

• Increases regional rainfall

What is a potential downside of building dams in Ethiopia?

• Increases water pollution

• Increases local rainfall

• Causes political conflicts

• Reduces hydroelectric power

Which NGO is mentioned as providing water aid in Ethiopia?

• World Health Organization

• Red Cross

• UNICEF

• Water aid

What is the purpose of bench terracing in response to drought?

• To reduce groundwater stores

• To increase soil moisture

• To decrease soil moisture

• To increase soil erosion