Question: How can droughts be triggered by human activities?
Human activities such as deforestation, overuse of water resources, and climate change can trigger droughts. Deforestation reduces the amount of moisture released into the atmosphere, leading to less rainfall and drier conditions. Overuse of water resources can deplete water sources, reducing the availability of water for crops and other uses, leading to agricultural droughts. Climate change can exacerbate droughts by altering precipitation patterns, increasing evaporation rates, and causing more frequent and severe heat waves. Human activities can also lead to a feedback loop where the reduction of vegetation cover can lead to even drier conditions, further exacerbating the drought.
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