what type of asexual reproduction would be beneficial for a species that lived in an area prone to droughts?

The correct answer is: asexual reproduction via spores

Sporogenesis is the type of asexual reproduction which includes production of reproductive cells - spores, and the growth of a new organism from them. Spores can be produced by bacteria, fungi, algae, and plants. Spores are beneficial for a species that live in an area prone to droughts because spores can do through the resting, or dormant stage. Dormant stage can last until period of unfavourable conditions stops.