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Paper 1 structured question: Drought

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Climate phenomena influence drought occurrence worldwide.

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ENSO and La Niña Effects

The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and La Niña are natural climate events that alter sea surface temperatures and evaporation rates, impacting rainfall patterns and potentially causing drought.

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    Explain how ENSO can lead to drought conditions in some regions.

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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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