TBSHS GCSE Geography: Ethiopia drought

In which region of Africa is Ethiopia located?

• Western Africa

• Central Africa

• Eastern Africa

• Southern Africa

Ethiopia has suffered multiple droughts since...

• 2001

• the 1990s

• the 1980s

• the 1930s

Many people in Ethiopia rely on agriculture.

What percentage of the people of Ethiopia live in rural areas?

• 55

• 65

• 75

• 85

Causes of the Ethiopian droughts:

• The short rainy season has got shorter

• The jet stream has moved polewards

• Overuse of bottled water in the capital city, Addis Ababa

• The long rainy season got later and less predictable

Causes of the Ethiopian droughts.

Changes to rainfall patterns are caused by changes in global atmospheric circulation. These changes are most likely to be happening due to...

• global warming

• Milankovitch cycles

• an increase in the frequency of volcanic eruptions

• an increase in the magnitude of tropical cyclones

The Ethiopian droughts have led to a reduction in crop yields. What significant impact(s) has this had on people?

• Malnutrition

• Migration of wildlife

• Death

• Extinction of some species

During drought water is much harder to find. In Ethiopia, people were having to walk up to 20 kilometres to find water.

Which groups of the population usually make these journeys?

• Women

• Elderly men

• Disabled people

• Children

Environmental impact - low water levels in reservoirs, lakes, rivers and ponds leading to a loss of habitat for aquatic life.

A located example in Ethiopia:

• River Nile

• Lake Victoria

• Pacific Ocean

• Borkena Wetlands

Select the economic impact(s) of the drought:

• Wind and water erosion of the soil

• People migrate to the closest towns to find work

• Loss of 200,000 hectares of forest every year due to forest fires

• Farmers are forced to sell their livestock

During severe drought food prices rise. Severe consequences include malnutrition and death.

Who are the most vulnerable groups of people.

Select TWO.

• Young children

• Middle aged men

• Young women

• Elderly people