Practice Causes of Inconsistencies in Rainfall Data - 11.2 | 11. Consistency of Rainfall Records | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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11.2 - Causes of Inconsistencies in Rainfall Data

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

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.

Question 2

Easy

Name one way human errors can affect rainfall data.

💡 Hint: Consider actions taken by data collectors.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a major effect of relocating a rain gauge station?

  • Increased accuracy
  • Decreased accuracy
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Think about how the environment can influence data.

Question 2

True or False: Human errors do not significantly affect rainfall data accuracy.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the actions of data collectors.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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