2.4.4.3.1. Meteorological Drought

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define meteorological drought.

   Hint

   Focus on the meaning of average rainfall.

2. 2.

   What is the impact of meteorological drought on soil moisture?

   Hint

   Consider the significance of rainfall on soil.

3. 3.

   What defines meteorological drought?

   • A decrease in soil moisture
   • Less precipitation than average
   • Higher temperatures

   Hint

   Consider what impacts rainfall would have.

4. 4.

   True or False: Hydrological drought follows meteorological drought.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the sequence of events.

5. 5.

   Propose a drought contingency plan for a region that frequently experiences meteorological drought.

   Hint

   Think about community involvement in sustainability.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the long-term environmental impacts of repeated meteorological droughts on local ecosystems.

   Hint

   Consider the balance of the ecosystem affected by water.