Drought refers to a prolonged period of abnormal low rainfall, resulting to a shortage of water.
<h3>Drought prevention and preparation strategies</h3>
Before a drought makes water conservation practices a daily practice and help preserve this essential resource, one can do that by following thesepractices which are indoor and outdoor:
Never waste water by pouring it into the drain for it could be useful for other thing. For example, use it to wet your indoor plants or garden.
Repair faulty faucets by replacing washers.
Check for leakages and repair if there is.
Fit all household faucets by installing aerators for regulation of flow
Put in place an instant hot water heater on your sink.
Check your well pump periodically to ascertain no leakages or wastage or even off and on state.
Plant drought-tolerant grasses - plants.
Install irrigation system that are the most water efficient for each use, such as micro and drip irrigation, and soaker hoses.
Ensure moisture in the soil.
Therrfore, following the above steps,will prepare and save your water for the drought period.
The stratosphere contains ozone which traps solar radiation
Explanation:
Increase in temperature with increase in altitudes in the stratosphere is caused by the presence of ozone which traps solar radiation thus causing temperature to increase in the stratosphere with increase in altitude.