SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION
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Question
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a lack of clean water generally
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a lack of rainfall leading to a lack of water
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an abundance of dirty water
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a lot of water but it is too expensive
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Detailed explanation-1: -Drought is an extended period of unusually dry weather when there is not enough rain. The lack of precipitation can cause a variety of problems for local communities, including damage to crops and a shortage of drinking water.
Detailed explanation-2: -To a meteorologist, a drought is a prolonged period when precipitation is less than normal. To a water manager, a drought is a deficiency in water supply that affects water availability and water quality. To a hydrologist, a drought is an extended period of decreased precipitation and streamflow.
Detailed explanation-3: -Drought is a long period without rains leading to a severe shortage of water in the region. The soil continues to lose water by evaporation and transpiration. If, however, it does rain at all or the rainfall is very low for a long period, the loss of water from the soil is not made up and hence the soil becomes dry.