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Drought: Unlock 4 R&W U6 R2 Extra Questions

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1 The report looks at the effects of drought in …

a)

northern Kenya

b)

southern Kenya

c)

central Kenya

d)

coastal Kenya

2.

2 What does the report say affects millions of people because of drought?

a)

poor sanitation

b)

food insecurity

c)

loss of livelihood

d)

serious illness

3.

3 Flooding in the rainy months can disrupt ___ across the region.

a)

farming

b)

housing

c)

business

d)

transport

4.

4 The main source of income for people in this region is …

a)

cattle

b)

crops

c)

fishing

d)

crafts

5.

5 The article suggests water from ___ could be recycled.

a)

washing your face

b)

washing your body

c)

washing your hair

d)

washing your clothes

6.

6 The most important short-term response to drought is ...

a)

providing bottled drinking water

b)

improving irrigation

c)

constructing wells

d)

providing medical help

7.

7 One project that can help farming communities prepare for drought is …

a)

building cattle fences

b)

supplying food for cattle

c)

developing irrigation systems

d)

providing a reliable electricity supply

8.

8 One project that can help villages and cities prepare for drought is …

a)

building canals and dams

b)

better weather forecasting

c)

saving water in the rainy season

d)

encouraging water recycling

9.

9 What is one drawback with desalination (salt removal) projects?

a)

they are unpredictable

b)

there is not enough sea water

c)

there is nowhere to put the salt

d)

they are expensive

10.

10 How many recommendations does the report make for Kenya?

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

11.

11 What is recommended to maximise water availability nationally?

a)

a major education programme

b)

a well-construction programme

c)

research into drought forecasting

d)

investing in non-agricultural jobs