Question

Consider the general characteristics and consequences of droughts.

1. A drought is always a short-term event with minimal long-term effects on ecosystems.
2. Arid and semi-arid zones are particularly susceptible to severe droughts.
3. The primary impact of drought is always an increase in available fresh water resources.
4. Droughts can precipitate a cascade of other disasters, including food insecurity and widespread famine.

• A. i മാത്രം
• B. ഇവയൊന്നുമല്ല
• C. ii, iv
• D. ii

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ii, iv

Droughts are complex natural hazards characterized by a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortage. While they can occur in any climate, arid and semi-arid regions are most vulnerable. The impacts are far-reaching, affecting not just the environment and agriculture but also human health and socio-economic stability. Unlike floods, which are often sudden, droughts can develop slowly, their effects accumulating over months or years, making them one of the most devastating and costly natural disasters globally.