4.7 - Measurement of Precipitation Forms
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Practice Questions
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What is a rain gauge used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the device collecting water.
Name one way to measure snow.
💡 Hint: Consider tools used in winter.
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What is the primary tool used for measuring rainfall?
💡 Hint: It's a common tool used to measure precipitation.
True or False: Snow measurements can be converted to water equivalent.
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to know how much water will come from snow.
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A region has recorded 20 inches of snow. If the snow is converted to water equivalent, estimated to be only 2 inches of rain, what does this imply about the snow’s density?
💡 Hint: Consider how density affects water availability.
Design an efficient plan for measuring precipitation in an area frequently affected by hailstorms. Discuss equipment and methodologies needed.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of equipment that can supplement each other.
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