Practice Rain Gauge Networks - 5.6.1 | 5. Characteristics of Precipitation in India | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Rain Gauge Networks

5.6.1 - Rain Gauge Networks

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a rain gauge?

💡 Hint: Think about how we measure water from rainfall.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of automatic rain gauge.

💡 Hint: Consider names that describe their functions.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a rain gauge?

To collect rainfall data
To predict weather patterns
To measure temperature

💡 Hint: Think about what information we need about rain.

Question 2

Rain gauge networks are primarily maintained by which organization in India?

Indian Meteorological Department
NASA
World Health Organization

💡 Hint: Consider which agency oversees weather in India.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critically analyze the impact of inadequate rain gauge network coverage in remote areas on flood forecasting accuracy.

💡 Hint: Consider how a lack of information affects decision-making.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a proposal for enhancing rain gauge network efficiency, incorporating technological advancements and solutions to existing challenges.

💡 Hint: Think creatively about how technology can bridge gaps.

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