human causes of drought

Question 1

How do dams lead to drought?

Answer 1

restricts the flow of river flow. Leads to area downstream to receive less water leading to drought.

Question 2

How does deforestation lead to drought.

Answer 2

trees in forest absorb water. As it can’t be intercepted falls as percipitation. Leads to area of low pressure. Lower pressure means less rain-drought.

Question 3

How does agriculture lead to drought?

Answer 3

Farms need water from wetter land. Leads water supples low and worsen affects of droughts.