Laila: Drought Exploration

How do the earth’s systems affect each other?

• Each and every one of our Earth Systems works hand and hand. With that being said there are times when they might affect each other. For example, when it comes to droughts when there’s less rainfall and more dry conditions in the atmosphere that causes there is a lack of water availability throughout parts of the hydrosphere. This can lead there being desertification in the geosphere and eventually probably ends up affecting the biosphere as well since they all go hand and hand.

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How can an understanding of environmental science aid in handling natural disasters?

• Having an understanding of Environmental Science can aid in handling natural disasters because it allows us to handle and mitigate the impact of natural disasters. With that, I mean that it allows us to use a more holistic approach when it comes to how when can be prepared, how to recover, and what we can do to prevent it. Finally, it allows us to extend our research and better our understanding of natural disasters.

Your reaction to your findings and overall project

• Nothing necessarily surprised me when doing all of the research on Droughts. The only thing that was “surprising” was that I expected there to be way more information on the subject, and way more people who are advocating for change/support. Outside of these things, I think it was interesting to learn about something that isn’t spoken about enough, and now I am able to express my understanding to others and help spread awareness on this topic.