WorksheetsFloods and droughts
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
This is a long period of time without rain.
Flood
Drought
Both
This can negatively affect the lives of people.
Flood
Drought
Both
This natural disaster happens very quickly.
Flood
Drought
Both
This natural disaster is caused by too much rain
that cannot be absorbed by the soil
Flood
Drought
Both
This develops very slowly.
Flood
Drought
Both
This natural disaster can destroy crops.
Flood
Drought
Both
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Flood
Drought
Both
What the effects of droughts?
Crop failure
Famine
Streams and ponds dry p causing people and animals suffer
All of them
What are the prevention of droughts?
Conserve water
Practice water and soil conservation
Farmers can grow drought resistant plants
All of them
Floods are more likely to occur in areas with a lot of pavement, such as cities. Why do you think this is true?
Pavement absorbs more water
Pavement prevents water absorption
Cities are typically at lower elevations
Cities receive more rainfall
What are ways people can protect themselves before, during, and after flooding events?
Build flood barriers
Avoid building in flood-prone areas
Use sandbags and waterproofing measures
Avoid contaminated water
All of the above
