Section 2 - Impact of drought Flashcards by Katie Tobin | Brainscape

Q

What country suffered a major drought

A

Ethiopia

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Q

Name some short term effects

A

widespread starvation and illness due to food shortage
500,000 deaths
mass migration caused a refugee crisis

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Q

Name some long term effects

A

1 million malnourished people

2. soil erosion, meaning less food can be produced and less water is preserved

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