Impact of drought

List some social impacts of drought.
(Hint: there are 5)

List some economic impacts of drought.
(Hint: there are 7)

What is the economic impact of low water levels?

List 4 environmental impacts of drought.

Why does drought lead to desertification?

Why are there fewer pollinating insects as a result of drought?
(Hint: there are 2 stages)

Name and locate a climatic hazard in an LEDC region.
(Bonus: how many countries are in this region?)

How many people were affected by the 2010 drought?

What causes drought in the Sahel region?

What factors worsen the impact of drought in the Sahel region?
(Hint: there are 4)

Why did farmers recently chose to plant maize in favour of the traditional seed? Why is this bad?

What are the effects on agriculture of drought in the Sahel region?
(Hint: there are 4)

What are the social effects of drought in the Sahel region?
(Hint: there are 5)

How did the process of desertification further complicate matters for the Sahel region?

According to the UN, how many people are at risk from severe food shortages?

What short term solutions to drought were offered in the Sahel?
(Hint: there are 5)

What were the results of foreign aid charities' appeals?

What was the problem with the Government's aid?

What problems do drought resistant seeds pose?
(Hint: there are 4)

What long term solutions to drought were considered and/or applied in the Sahel?
(Hint: there are 2)