{"id":3392,"date":"2022-12-13T06:15:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T06:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3392"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:30:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:30:21","slug":"s-15-c-drought","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-15-c-drought\/","title":{"rendered":"s-15.c Drought"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Drought<\/strong><\/h2>\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\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGHdRt5CLs\/8wn_PN8_DsioD6eSA4xdsQ\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGHdRt5CLs&#x2F;8wn_PN8_DsioD6eSA4xdsQ&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGHdRt5CLs&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drought<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-22-761x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5570\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7431640625;width:268px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-22-761x1024.png 761w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-22-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-22-768x1033.png 768w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-22-1141x1536.png 1141w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-22.png 1189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\"><strong>What is Drought?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>1. A drought is a prolonged period of significantly below-average rainfall in a specific region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes of Drought:<\/strong><br>2. Lack of rain or precipitation.<br>3. High temperatures and evaporation.<br>4. Climate change can make droughts more frequent and severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effects of Drought:<\/strong><br>5. Water shortages for drinking, agriculture, and industries.<br>6. Crop failures, which can lead to food shortages.<br>7. Decreased water levels in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.<br>8. Soil erosion and desertification.<br>9. Impact on wildlife and ecosystems.<br>10. Increased risk of wildfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to prevent Drought:<\/strong><br>11. Conserve water by fixing leaks and using water-saving devices.<br>12. Use water-efficient practices in agriculture.<br>13. Store extra water in reservoirs during wet times.<br>14. Educate people about water conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do during a Drought:<\/strong><br>15. Use water wisely, like taking shorter showers and turning off the tap when not in use.<br>16. Follow any water use restrictions or guidelines from authorities.<br>17. Help reduce fire risks by being cautious with flames and cigarettes.<br>18. Support those in need by sharing resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Historical Droughts:<\/strong><br>19. Mention some famous historical droughts, such as the Dust Bowl in the 1930s in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br>Droughts can be challenging, but with proper preparation and conservation efforts, we can minimize their impact on our communities and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\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\/82152\/881\/202\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-54.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-54-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-54-150x150.png 150w\" 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\/82936\/268\/889\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-56.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-56-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-56-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drought drought by Delta publications Key Notes: What is Drought? 1. A drought is a prolonged period of significantly below-average rainfall in a specific region. Causes of Drought:2. Lack of rain or precipitation.3. High temperatures and evaporation.4. Climate change can make droughts more frequent and severe. Effects of Drought:5. 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