Drought Awareness and Impact Assessment

The video discusses drought, its types, impacts, and causes, including climate change and human activities. It highlights severe effects like water scarcity and wildfires, with examples from Europe and China in 2022. Control measures such as drought monitoring, rainwater harvesting, and social forestry are suggested to mitigate drought impacts.

What is a meteorological drought?

• A drought resulting from dry water reserves

• A drought affecting crop production

• A drought due to less than average rainfall

• A drought caused by human activities

Which of the following is a direct impact of droughts?

• Improved crop yields

• Increased rainfall

• Rising groundwater levels

• Severe water scarcity

What was a significant consequence of the 2022 drought in China?

• Increased agricultural output

• Flooding of the Yangtze River

• Blackouts in a province

• Discovery of new water sources

What are 'hunger stones'?

• Stones used for irrigation

• Natural water reservoirs

• Tools for harvesting crops

• Markers indicating low river levels

Which of the following is a natural cause of drought?

• Industrial pollution

• Insufficient precipitation

• Over-farming

• Deforestation

How does climate change contribute to droughts?

• By causing excessive dryness

• By increasing rainfall

• By decreasing global temperatures

• By reducing greenhouse gases

What is one of the anthropogenic causes of drought?

• Natural rainfall patterns

• Over-farming leading to soil erosion

• Formation of new rivers

• Increased forestation

What is the purpose of social forestry?

• To increase urban development

• To promote industrial growth

• To manage and protect forests

• To reduce agricultural land

How can rainwater harvesting help in drought control?

• By reducing soil erosion

• By increasing groundwater levels

• By promoting deforestation

• By decreasing water storage

Why is public awareness important in dealing with droughts?

• To encourage overuse of water

• To promote excessive agriculture

• To avoid overuse and conserve water

• To increase industrial water usage