A drought defined by the degree of dryness as compared to a regional average and the duration of dryness is a(n)____drought.
A)meteorological
B)agricultural
C)hydrological
D)socioeconomic
E)climatic

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A meteorological drought is defined by comparing the degree and duration of dryness to a regional average as measured by precipitation and other meteorological variables. This type of drought focuses on the natural impacts of the lack of precipitation and does not take into account human factors or socioeconomic impacts.

A Drought Defined by the Degree of Dryness as Compared