Geography: California drought Flashcards
How many agricultural jobs were lost due to the California drought in 2015?
Around 20,000
How was the low winter rainfall caused?
Caused by the jet stream
Where was America affected the heaviest by the drought?
In the West
How long did the California drought last? When did it start and end?
376 weeks. Started on December 27th 2011 and ended on March 5th 2019.
What happened to most HEP dams?
They stopped producing electricity
What was the increase in wildfires in 2015
36%
What is an exceptional drought?
The highest category of drought. In an exceptional drought there is a huge loss of crops and pasture, big risks of fire and water shortages that result in water emergencies.
What did the Governor of California have to do because of the drought?
He had to introduce compulsory water restrictions
How much did the state government pay to compensate farmers and homeowners who lost earnings?
$687,000,000
How much did prices rise by in shops due to shortages
They rose by 6%
What was the nickname given to the pressure system by The United States Weather Service?
Reluctant Ridge
