Global Hazards Case Study Uk Drought 2012

Question 1

Causes of the drought

Answer 1

• high population density
• received less than 75% less rainfall than usual
• high temps in March causing groundwater to evaporate

Question 2

Consequences of droughts

Answer 2

Social- restrictions on water use
Econ- infertile soils, no crops, farmers in financial deficit
Enviro- wildfires

Question 3

Responses to the drought

Answer 3

Short term 
- hosepipe bans for 20 million people
- water companies obtaining permits to draw water from rivers
Long term
- national campaign to reduce water loss

Question 4

Facts about the drought

Answer 4

South east of uk but started spreading to the rest
Lasting a week
Becoming more common due to climate change