8.8 - Practical Considerations and Errors
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Practice Questions
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What is gauge error?
💡 Hint: Think about equipment issues.
Why is spatial variability important in hydrology?
💡 Hint: Consider how geography plays a role.
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What is an example of gauge error?
💡 Hint: Think about what can go wrong with measurement tools.
True or False: Spatial variability means rainfall is the same across large regions.
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'variability' to recall differences.
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Evaluate the effect of a gauge showing only 30% of actual rainfall during a storm on two different terrains – a flat area versus a hilly region, discussing implications for water resource management.
💡 Hint: Consider terrain's role in runoff and management responses.
Design a method to account for human error in data entry in a distributed rain gauge system. Discuss what systematic checks you would implement.
💡 Hint: Think about redundancy and verification strategies.
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