The absence of normal pattern of rainfall in a region for an extended period of time is called ___________.

deforestation

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earthquake

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flood

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drought

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Solution

The correct option is D drought
$∙$ Drought is the condition when there is no rainfall for a very long time, sometimes months or even years in a region.
$∙$ During drought, the soil gets dried up and erodes to dust. Rivers and ponds dry up leading to water shortage.
$∙$ Deforestation is the loss of forests due to natural and man made causes.
$∙$ Floods are caused due to excessive rainfall.
$∙$ Earthquakes are caused when the underground plates or rocks move against each other.

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