Practice Methods for Estimating Mean Precipitation - 8.3 | 8. Mean Precipitation Over an Area | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for the Arithmetic Mean Method?

💡 Hint: It's a direct average of rainfalls from multiple stations.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of the Arithmetic Mean Method.

💡 Hint: Think about why we might use a faster method.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of the Arithmetic Mean method?

  • Accuracy
  • Simplicity
  • Comprehensiveness

💡 Hint: Consider which method requires least effort.

Question 2

True or False: The Thiessen Polygon Method assumes uniform rainfall within each polygon.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how individual polygons relate to the gauges within them.

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Question 1

Given rainfall data from five stations, determine the mean precipitation using the Thiessen Polygon Method, given the spatial configuration of the gauges.

💡 Hint: Focus on how close each station is to each polygon's area.

Question 2

In a region experiencing unexpected heavy rainfall, discuss how the choice of method might impact flood preparation.

💡 Hint: Consider how different methods can change the result seen on a map during a weather event.

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