Practice Selection of Method - 8.4 | 8. Mean Precipitation Over an Area | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What method would you use for estimating mean precipitation in a uniformly rainy region?

💡 Hint: Think about simple averaging.

Question 2

Easy

Define the Thiessen Polygon Method.

💡 Hint: Consider why proximity matters.

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Question 1

What is the preferred method in regions with uniform rainfall?

  • Isohyetal Method
  • Thiessen Polygon Method
  • Arithmetic Mean Method

💡 Hint: Think about averaging conditions.

Question 2

True or False: The Isohyetal Method is most suitable for uniform rainfall conditions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of this method.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A region experiences significant rainfall variability, with gauges showing values of 5mm, 20mm, and 40mm within a small area. Determine the best estimation method to use and justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Consider which method best handles uneven distribution.

Question 2

You have a network of 10 rain gauges in a large area. Evaluate the implications of your gauge selection and distribution choice using the Thiessen Polygon Method.

💡 Hint: Think about how gauge distances affect the polygon areas.

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