Defintions Flashcards
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What is the definition of carbon footprint?
A
It is a measure of carbon dioxide emissions that a person is responsible for
2
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What is the definition of a drought?
A
An acute water shortage
3
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What is the definition of a meteorological drought?
A
When there is a prolonged period with less than average precipitation
4
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What is the definition of agricultural drought?
A
When there is insufficient moisture for average crop production
5
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What is the definition for a hydrological drought?
A
When water reserves fall below the statistically average
6
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What is the definition of food insecurity?
A
Lack access to sufficient food for a healthy life
7
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What is the definition of a hazard hotspot?
A
A place where a vulnerable population is exposed to two or more hazard types
