Drought Quiz

What is a drought?

• A time with too much rain

• A long period of dry weather

• A season of snow

• A windy storm

Which places often have regular droughts?

• Arctic countries

• Around the Mediterranean Sea

• Mountain tops

• Rainforests

Why are unexpected droughts worse than regular ones?

• People go on holiday

• It snows during the drought

• There is no stored water

• Crops grow too fast

What happens to plants and animals during a drought?

• Plants grow quickly

• Animals find more water

• Plants wither and animals die

• Animals hibernate

What is a famine?

• A festival for food

• A time when people eat more

• A time when there is too much rain

• A time when many people do not have enough to eat

What happened in East Africa between 2011 and 2012?

• A flood destroyed the land

• A huge earthquake struck

• A severe drought and famine killed many people

• Crops grew very well

What happened in the U.S. Dust Bowl during the 1930s?

• The land became good for farming

• Grasslands turned into rainforests

• Soil blew away and farming became impossible

• There was too much rain for crops

Why did people leave Orissa, India, in 1998?

• There was a war

• The monsoon rains did not come

• There was too much snow

• The roads were blocked

How does drought affect food prices in towns and cities?

• Prices go down

• Prices stay the same

• Prices rise and food becomes expensive

• People get food for free

Which of the following is a sign of drought?

• Rain every day

• Rivers full of water

• Crops growing tall

• Dry soil and dying plants