Severe Weather: Extreme Heat and Droughts

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Which statement is not true?

Which type of drought occurs when a region’s rainfall falls far short of expectations?

What are natural causes of droughts?

What is it called when when there is a lack of precipitation over an extended period of time, usually a season or more, resulting in a water shortage?

Which type of drought occurs when available water supplies are unable to meet the needs of crops or livestock at a particular time?

Which type of drought occurs when occurs when a lack of rainfall persists long enough to deplete surface water—rivers, reservoirs, or streams—and groundwater supplies?

What is a way to make sure you are hydrated to avoid heat related illness?

What should you do to stay cool?