WorksheetsDrought: Unlock 4 R&W U6 R2 Extra Questions
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
1 The report looks at the effects of drought in …
northern Kenya
southern Kenya
central Kenya
coastal Kenya
2 What does the report say affects millions of people because of drought?
poor sanitation
food insecurity
loss of livelihood
serious illness
3 Flooding in the rainy months can disrupt ___ across the region.
farming
housing
business
transport
4 The main source of income for people in this region is …
cattle
crops
fishing
crafts
5 The article suggests water from ___ could be recycled.
washing your face
washing your body
washing your hair
washing your clothes
6 The most important short-term response to drought is ...
providing bottled drinking water
improving irrigation
constructing wells
providing medical help
7 One project that can help farming communities prepare for drought is …
building cattle fences
supplying food for cattle
developing irrigation systems
providing a reliable electricity supply
8 One project that can help villages and cities prepare for drought is …
building canals and dams
better weather forecasting
saving water in the rainy season
encouraging water recycling
9 What is one drawback with desalination (salt removal) projects?
they are unpredictable
there is not enough sea water
there is nowhere to put the salt
they are expensive
10 How many recommendations does the report make for Kenya?
two
three
four
five
11 What is recommended to maximise water availability nationally?
a major education programme
a well-construction programme
research into drought forecasting
investing in non-agricultural jobs
