What are the effects of drought in a LEDC and MEDCs?

• To understand the consequences of prolonged dry spells on people and the environment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PbhlKDWGh0

We are about to watch a music video, but you must guess which song I’m about to show you.

This song…• was released on 29th November, 1984• was number one for 5 weeks• sold over a million copies in its first week• sold 3.5 million copies in total• was the highest selling single in UK until “candle in the wind” was released in 1997 as a tribute to Diana• featured Bob Geldof, Bono, Paul McCartney and Sting

Listen to the lyrics!

The drought of 1984/5 in

Ethiopia, Africa resulted in over a

million people dying. This

disaster led to the release of this song. Ethiopia continues to suffer from

droughts and suffered another major disaster in

2006.

Which LEDC countries suffer from drought?

Use an Atlas, page 90/1, to describe the

Sahel region.Consider…• Latitude / Longitude• What countries are included?• Where is it in relation to the Sahara?

Shade in your blank map with the location of the

Sahel region.

What are the effects of drought in an LEDC?

Cut out your statements and arrange them into a “diamond” shape. Those

that are the most important effects at the top, those that are the

least towards the bottom. Be ready to share reasons why.

What are the effects of drought in an MEDC?

• To able to explain the effects of droughts in an LEDC and an MEDC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9s_A0G7oUU

What are the effects of drought in an MEDC?

Complete the table to explain the impact of droughts in

MEDC’s.

What are the effects of drought in an LEDC?

• To able to explain the effects of droughts in an LEDC and an MEDC