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Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Which atmospheric condition is most directly responsible for causing drought by reducing rainfall?

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Which atmospheric condition is most directly responsible for causing drought by reducing rainfall?.

  1. A.Low atmospheric pressure
  2. B.High atmospheric pressure
  3. C.Strong winds
  4. D.Cold fronts

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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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