Decade of Drought Review

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Where have droughts occurred?

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US Southwest, Brazil, China, Spain, Eastern Africa

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What does 'severe' mean?

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very harsh

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In which country did 50,000-250,000 people die from a famine?

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Eastern Africa

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What happened to the olive and coffee before they died?

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withered

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What does 'widespread' mean?

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happening over a large area or to many people

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What is a drought?

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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What are the effects of drought on agriculture?

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Crops fail to grow, leading to food shortages and economic loss.

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What is famine?

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A severe shortage of food that leads to widespread hunger and death.

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What are some causes of drought?

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Climate change, deforestation, and poor water management.

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How can drought be mitigated?

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Implementing water conservation practices and sustainable agriculture.