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Drought answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Drought. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management.

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Paper 1 structured question: Drought

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Factors Leading to Drought

Drought can be caused by several factors including prolonged high atmospheric pressure, changes in sea surface temperatures due to ENSO and La Niña, and the effects of climate change on weather patterns.

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    Identify two factors that can lead to drought.

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