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What is a drought?

Select an answer

A.
A long period of low rainfall causing water shortages


B.
Heavy rainfall causing rivers to overflow


C.
Water vapor turning into clouds


D.
Water collecting in lakes and oceans

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. A long period of low rainfall causing water shortages

Explanation: A drought is an extended time with below‑normal precipitation, which reduces soil moisture, lowers river and reservoir levels, and leads to water scarcity.