{"id":3818,"date":"2023-01-10T10:36:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T10:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3818"},"modified":"2024-12-06T04:27:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T04:27:07","slug":"s-14-g-what-happens-if-it-does-not-rain-for-a-long-period","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-14-g-what-happens-if-it-does-not-rain-for-a-long-period\/","title":{"rendered":"s-14.g What Happens If It Does Not Rain For A Long Period?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>What happens if it does not rain for a long period? Droughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-aae0d72b0df05b1a7d05750bd97517d2\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8593\" style=\"width:354px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52.png 600w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-52-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7b4727ffffa07ef54432e54beecf4e8f\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Definition of Drought<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>A drought is a prolonged period of little or no rainfall, resulting in a water shortage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-cd88137aef0cdc6d3590edd3492287fb\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Causes of Drought<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lack of sufficient rainfall over an extended time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate change and global warming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human activities like deforestation and overuse of water resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-26f23334f6b668c32eaad02ae47bbec3\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Effects of Drought<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On Water Supply<\/strong>: Rivers, lakes, and wells dry up, leading to water scarcity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On Agriculture<\/strong>: Crops fail due to lack of water, resulting in food shortages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On Environment<\/strong>: Plants and animals suffer; habitats are destroyed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On People<\/strong>: Leads to hunger, malnutrition, and even migration to areas with more water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Impact<\/strong>: Farmers and related industries face financial loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-32d44e8840953af89b54166db983eb2a\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Signs of a Drought<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dry soil and cracked ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilting plants and crops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low water levels in reservoirs and rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ad8bc96b3261f1308f9d755d7b96d51b\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Preventive Measures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water Conservation<\/strong>: Save water by fixing leaks, using water-efficient devices, and recycling water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reforestation<\/strong>: Planting trees helps retain moisture in the soil and regulate rainfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable Agriculture<\/strong>: Use techniques like drip irrigation to minimize water wastage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rainwater Harvesting<\/strong>: Collect and store rainwater for future use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6e654eb670805723377c8f938a0e56f0\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Government and Community Efforts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create awareness about water conservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build dams and reservoirs to store water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide financial aid to affected farmers and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-779f285e36bd0700c2f8a113e3320011\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Living with Drought<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop drought-resistant crops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure access to clean drinking water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage community participation in managing water resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82315\/979\/966\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55.png 500w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81749\/667\/237\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54.png 500w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens if it does not rain for a long period? Droughts Key Notes : Definition of Drought Causes of Drought Effects of Drought Signs of a Drought Preventive Measures Government and Community Efforts Living with Drought Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3818","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3818"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14984,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3818\/revisions\/14984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}