12.6. Factors Affecting DAD Relationships

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is topography?

   Hint

   Think about the land features you see on a map.

2. 2.

   How does storm type affect rainfall patterns?

   Hint

   Recall the difference between localized and widespread storms.

3. 3.

   What does topography influence in DAD relationships?

   • Rainfall depth
   • Temperature
   • Humidity

   Hint

   Consider how landscape features can affect weather patterns.

4. 4.

   True or False: Convective storms usually spread rain over a large area.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the scale of the storms.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how data density might lead to incorrect flood management decisions in a specific scenario.

   Hint

   Think about how many rain gauges are present in your area.

6. 6.

   Assume you are studying a region that experiences both monsoon and post-monsoon cyclones. How would you approach DAD relationship estimations?

   Hint

   Consider how seasonality and storm type influences rainfall patterns.