Drought is defined as a protracted period of deficient precipitation resulting in extensive damage to crops, resulting in loss of yields. Following are impacts of drought:
1) Salinisation of soil.
2) Groundwater decline.
3) Increased pollution of freshwater ecosystem.
4) Regional extinction of animal species.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
All of these
2 and 4
1 and 3
Only 2

Question

Drought is defined as a protracted period of deficient precipitation resulting in extensive damage to crops, resulting in loss of yields. Following are impacts of drought:
1) Salinisation of soil.
2) Groundwater decline.
3) Increased pollution of freshwater ecosystem.
4) Regional extinction of animal species.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
All of these
2 and 4
1 and 3
Only 2

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

-xA0-Following are impacts of drought-1- Salinisation of soil2- Groundwater decline3- Increased pollution of freshwater ecosystem4- Regional extinction of animal species

Following are impacts of drought:1) Salinisation of soil2) Groundwater decline3) Increased pollution of freshwater ecosystem4) Regional extinction of animal species

Following are impacts of drought:
1) Salinisation of soil
2) Groundwater decline
3) Increased pollution of freshwater ecosystem
4) Regional extinction of animal species