Jeopardy

Main Facts

100

What is a drought

A vast period of time in which there is little or no rainfall

200

Why do droughts happen

Because a place doesn't get water for an extended period of time

300

Why are droughts so destructive

People near a drought can die because of thirst

400

Where do droughts happen

Mostly in drier areas far from water, like deserts

500

Where did the most famous drought ever happen

Texas

Historical Events

100

What is the most famous drought ever

The Dust Bowl

200

What notable drought occurred in North America (1276-1299)

The Great Drought

300

When did the North China Famine happen

1876-1879

400

Is there a drought in the USA happening today? If so, which one?

Yes, the California drought has been happening since 2011

500

Name the major drought that happened in Australia and when it happened

Millennium Drought; 2001-2009

Preparation Tips

100

Why is preparing for droughts so important

So you get the least possible harm from it

200

What is the most important step in the preparation system

Gather water

300

Why is preparing your community so important

So they don't do some things that could make it harder to live through a drought

400

What will happen if you don't prepare for a drought

You will get seriously thirsty and might die from it

500

What do celebrities get accused of when there is a drought

(Not on the slides)

Using too much water

BONUS!

500

Who was the guy on the slides

Barry Sanders