Because drought is defined as a deficit in water supply, it can be caused by a number of factors. The most important one though relates to the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere as this is what creates precipitation. More rain, sleet, hail, and snow can occur where there are moist, low-pressure air systems.
Drought also creates large amount of dust. Dust in agricultural areas is full of toxic chemicals used to fertilize soil or rid it of pests.
One more question we ran across in our research was “What are the causes and effects of drought?”.
Meteorological droughts occur when dry weather patterns dominate an area. Hydrological droughts refer to when low water supply becomes evident in the water systemAgricultural droughts happen when crops become affected by drought. Socioeconomic droughts occur when the supply and demand of various commodities is affected by drought., and more items.
You should be wondering “What are some interesting facts about droughts?”
Here is what my research found. they are: Meteorological drought – that is caused by shortage of precipitation or rainfall. Agricultural drought – that is caused by lack of moisture in the soil. Hydrological drought – that is caused by low levels of water in various water sources like rivers, lakes, etc. Socioeconomic drought – that is caused by shortage of tap and drinking water.
Why drought is an economic problem?
Most of the economic impacts of drought are associated with agriculture and the income generated from crops. In times of drought, the lack of water can often cause a decline in crop yields, and thus a reduction in income for farmers and an increase in the market price of products since there is less to go around.
The worst drought in decades didn’t just shrivel corn and soybeans. It shrank economic growth too. The government said Friday that the U. Economy grew at a modest 2 percent annual rate from July through September. And the crop-killing drought reduced growth by 0.4 percentage points.
Examples of economic impacts include farmers who lose money because drought destroyed their crops or ranchers who may have to spend more money to feed and water their animals. Economic impacts can be both direct, such as decreases in dairy production, and indirect, as seen by increases in the price of cheese.
How to solve drought?
To xeriscape, practice the following: Use mulch to reduce evaporation. Till your soil so it absorbs more water. Use turf sparingly and only when necessary. Choose native plants that use less water. Raise the height of your lawnmower.
Ways to minimize the 4 types of drought, and drought types. Populations have little direct control over meteorological drought., and conservation efforts. While water conservation is paramount if a region, state or city is under drought conditions, making conservation a habit is also recommended. A few more items to examine are: smart irrigation, charity, indoors, and outdoors.