Which statements about drought are correct? Select three options.

Question

There is little or no rainfall over an extended period of time.
Crop yields on farms are greatly reduced.
Drought can end with one major rainstorm.
Only farm owners are seriously affected by drought.
Land is stripped of the vital nutrients needed to grow healthy plants.

Answer 1

The correct statements about drought are:

1. There is little or no rainfall over an extended period of time.
2. Crop yields on farms are greatly reduced.
3. Land is stripped of the vital nutrients needed to grow healthy plants.

The statement "Drought can end with one major rainstorm" is misleading, as while a significant rainstorm can help alleviate drought conditions, it typically does not fully resolve the long-term effects of drought. The statement "Only farm owners are seriously affected by drought" is incorrect because drought impacts a wide range of people and ecosystems, not just those involved in agriculture.