Severe Weather: Extreme Heat And Droughts Question Preview (ID: 61735)
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Which type of drought occurs when a region’s rainfall falls far short of expectations?
a) Hydrological
b) Agricultural
c) Meteorological
d) None of these
What are natural causes of droughts?
a) Fluctuating ocean and land temperatures
b) Altered weather patterns
c) Reduced soil moisture
d) All of these
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?
a) Meteorological
b) Hydrological
c) Agricultural
d) None of these
Which type of drought occurs when available water supplies are unable to meet the needs of crops or livestock at a particular time?
a) Agricultural
b) Meteorological
c) Hydrological
d) None of these
What causes a drought?
a) It can be caused by not receiving rain or snow over a period of time.
b) If we use too much water during times of normal rainfall.
c) A drought in your area can be caused by places upstream from you not receiving enough moisture.
d) A drought is never the result of a single cause. It is the result of many causes,
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?
a) Extreme Heat
b) Drought
c) Draft
d) Heat Wave
What should you do to stay cool?
a) Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible.
b) Wear lightweight, loose clothing and take cool showers or baths.
c) If you must be outdoors, schedule tasks earlier or later in the day
d) All of these
What is a way to make sure you are hydrated to avoid heat related illness?
a) Drink about 3/4 of a gallon of water daily. Avoid sugary and caffeinated drinks.
b) check that you are getting enough water by noting your urine color. Dark yellow may indicate you are not drinking enough.
c) If you are sweating a lot, combine water with snacks or a sports drink to replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
d) All of these
Which statement is not true?
a) Heat is the number one weather-related killer.
b) A heat wave is an extended period of extreme heat, and is often accompanied by high humidity.
c) Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physic
d) All of these are true.
What are man made causes of drought?
a) Excess water demand
b) Deforestation
c) Soil Degradation
d) All of these
What can be done to prevent droughts?
a) Stormwater recapture - use of green infrastructure—including green roofs, tree plantings, rain gardens, rain barrels, cistern
b) Water Recycling - treating waste water
c) Better water management in the agricultural sector - cover crops, switching from flood to drip irrigation
d) All of these
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