The prolonged deficiency of rainfall in an area causes.
A
flood
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B
drought
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C
global warming
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Solution
The correct option is B drought Drought is the deficiency of rainfall, in an area, over a prolonged time period. Places affected by drought will have severe water shortage, which adversely affects the vegetation, animals and people of that area.