California Drought

Question 1

Causes of California drought

Answer 1

Lack of rain

Agriculture (irrigation)

Question 2

Effects of California drought

Answer 2

-Subsidence- damage to infrastructure

-sea water intrusion

-wildfires

-price of food and water increased

Question 3

Responses of California drought

Answer 3

-installing salinity control points to prevent salt water intrusion

-informing people to use as little water as possible at home

-reducing water supplies down to the minimum allowed for public health and safety