Reducing Impact Of Drought

Question 1

Farming techniques

Answer 1

Drought resistant crops
More efficient methods of irrigation e.g. Drip irrigation which delivers small volumes of water directly to crop
Reduce demand on water supplies

Question 2

Water conservation

Answer 2

Reduce use in homes e.g. Ban hose pipes, showers instead of baths
Install water butts which collect rainwater to use on gardens

Question 3

Increase water supplies

Answer 3

Resoivoirs and wells to increase water supplies

Makes more water available I drought reduces deaths

Question 4

Prediction

Answer 4

Monitering rainfall soil moisture and river levels

When it is predicted can reduce use of water to reduce impacts when it hits