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

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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