What are the four types of drought?

What will be an ideal response?


Meteorological drought: Degree of dryness, compared to a regional average, and the duration of the dry conditions.
Agricultural drought: Soil moisture is insufficient resulting in lack of crop growth and production.
Hydrological drought: Effects of rain and show shortages on water supply.
Socioeconomic drought: Resource shortages that result from reduced water.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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The deepest depth of the oceans is located in which trench?

A. Puerto Rico-Cayman B. Japan-Kuril C. Aleutian D. Peru-Chile E. Mariana

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One environmental problem associated with groundwater is land subsidence caused by withdrawal

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The solar constant is measured at

A) the Sun's surface. B) the edge of the Sun's atmosphere. C) the thermopause. D) sea level.

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