5.4.1 - Rainfall Intensity
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Practice Questions
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Define rainfall intensity.
💡 Hint: What unit is used to express rainfall intensity?
What can high rainfall intensity (>50 mm/hr) lead to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in cities during heavy rains.
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What is rainfall intensity measured in?
💡 Hint: It's a measure of precipitation concentration.
True or False: High-intensity rainfall can lead to urban flooding.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during heavy rains.
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Design a drainage system for an urban area expecting high rainfall (greater than 60 mm/hr). What key factors must you consider in your design?
💡 Hint: Think about both volume and flow rate.
Explore the historical data for rainfall intensity in your city. What trends do you observe, and how should this inform local urban planning?
💡 Hint: Look for increasing trends and their implications on drainage systems.
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