A drought defined by the shortage of precipitation and soil moisture effects on crop yield is a(n)
A) meteorological drought.
B) agricultural drought.
C) hydrological drought
D) socioeconomic drought.

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An agricultural drought is a type of drought that specifically affects crop yield due to a shortage of precipitation and soil moisture. Meteorological drought refers to a prolonged period of abnormally low precipitation, while hydrological drought is characterized by a deficiency in surface water and groundwater supply. Socioeconomic drought involves the negative impacts of water shortage on society and the economy.

A Drought Defined by the Shortage of Precipitation and Soil