15.12.5 - Drought and flood forecasting
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Practice Questions
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What is drought forecasting?
💡 Hint: Think about how weather patterns affect water supply.
Why is rainfall data important?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between rain and agriculture.
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What is a key benefit of drought forecasting?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of forecasting.
True or False: Remote sensing improves the accuracy of weather forecasts.
💡 Hint: Consider technology's role in data collection.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a detailed forecasting model for an area prone to drought. What data inputs would be necessary, and how would they be analyzed?
💡 Hint: Think about all parameters affecting drought.
Discuss the consequences of failing to accurately forecast an impending flood in a major metropolitan area. Include social, economic, and environmental aspects in your analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how interconnected systems influence outcomes.
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