2.4.4.3.2. Hydrological drought

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is hydrological drought?

   Hint

   Think about what happens to water bodies during dry spells.

2. 2.

   Name one consequence of hydrological drought.

   Hint

   Consider how crops need water to grow.

3. 3.

   What characterizes hydrological drought?

   • Reduced rainfall
   • Increased water levels
   • Reduced water availability

   Hint

   Recall the definition of hydrological drought.

4. 4.

   True or False: Hydrological drought only affects surface water.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between surface and groundwater.

5. 5.

   Assess how climate change may exacerbate the frequency and severity of hydrological droughts in certain regions.

   Hint

   Consider how temperature and changing weather patterns affect water supply.

6. 6.

   Design a research study that could help scientists better predict hydrological droughts using recent technology.

   Hint

   Think about technology that can analyze large data sets in real-time.