test

Question 1

define drought

Answer 1

a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

Question 2

define typhoon

Answer 2

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans.

Question 3

define hurricane

Answer 3

a storm with a violent wind

Question 4

how does deforestation cause drought

Answer 4

1) removing trees can reduce the amount of water stored in the soil
2) less trees disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall, leading to droughts.

Question 5

indiv responses to Ethiopia drought

Answer 5

migrated to neighbouring countries

Question 6

organisation responses to Ethiopia drought

Answer 6

large charity event, live aid raised £30 million

Question 7

gov responses to Ethiopia drought

Answer 7

the gov organised its own relief programmes e.g providing food

Question 8

name a natural cause of climate change

Answer 8

eruption theory - volcanic eruptions release ash and dust into the atmosphere. it blocks out the sun causing the earth to cool.