11 - Consistency of Rainfall Records
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of consistent rainfall records?
💡 Hint: Think about how inaccurate data could impact engineering projects.
Name one factor that can cause inconsistencies in rainfall data.
💡 Hint: Consider changes that could affect measurements.
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What does a straight line in a Double Mass Curve indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember what the graph stands for.
True or False: Urbanization can improve rainfall measurement accuracy.
💡 Hint: Think about the impacts of building construction on rainfall measurement.
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A rain gauge at Station B shows a sudden drop in rainfall measurements after a nearby construction project began. Analyze how urbanization could have affected these results. What steps would you apply to assess and correct the inconsistency?
💡 Hint: Think about the specific impacts construction projects have on the surrounding environment.
Design a procedure for routinely checking rainfall data consistency at your institution. Include description of methods, frequency of checks, and how you would document findings.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might also include supplemental data from other sources, such as satellite measurements.
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