11.2 - Causes of Inconsistencies in Rainfall Data
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What can happen if a rain gauge station is moved from an open area to a forested area?
💡 Hint: Think about how surroundings can alter rain collection.
Name one way human errors can affect rainfall data.
💡 Hint: Consider actions taken by data collectors.
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What is a major effect of relocating a rain gauge station?
💡 Hint: Think about how the environment can influence data.
True or False: Human errors do not significantly affect rainfall data accuracy.
💡 Hint: Consider the actions of data collectors.
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Consider a scenario where a rain gauge shows a sudden spike in readings after being relocated to a new site. Propose a method to investigate and potentially correct the inconsistency.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would validate changes in data collection.
Describe a case where human errors might have led to significant discrepancies in rainfall data in a hydrological study. What steps would you recommend to prevent such errors in the future?
💡 Hint: Reflect on solutions for improving accuracy.
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