A drought defined by the shortage of precipitation and soil moisture effects on crop yield is which of the following?
A)Meteorological drought.
B)Agricultural drought.
C)Hydrological drought
D)Socioeconomic drought.

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Agricultural drought is defined as a drought that results in a shortage of soil moisture and affects the yield of crops. This type of drought is specific to agriculture and can have significant impacts on food security and the economy. Meteorological drought refers to a prolonged period of below-average precipitation, while hydrological drought is characterized by low water levels in lakes and rivers. Socioeconomic drought is the result of the interaction between meteorological, agricultural, and hydrological droughts with human activities and can have impacts on the social and economic aspects of a community.

A Drought Defined by the Shortage of Precipitation and Soil