13.1 - Rainfall Intensity and Its Importance
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Define rainfall intensity.
💡 Hint: What units are used to measure rainfall?
What happens in flash floods?
💡 Hint: Think about rainfall occurrence timing.
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What does rainfall intensity measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how we express rainfall.
True or False: Flash floods can occur without any warning.
💡 Hint: Consider how fast conditions can change.
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Design a drainage plan for a new park in a city prone to flash floods. Include how you would leverage rainfall intensity data.
💡 Hint: Think about peak rainfall data and local geographic conditions.
Evaluate a hypothetical city layout that has experienced repeated flash floods. Based on rainfall intensity data, suggest redesign modifications.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of planning in flood management.
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