6.1. Characteristics of Precipitation Measurement

Try these first

1. 1.

   What unit is used to measure rainfall intensity?

   Hint

   Think of how intense the rainfall is.

2. 2.

   What does the term 'spatial distribution' refer to?

   Hint

   Consider how rain might differ in different areas.

3. 3.

   What is the primary unit of measurement for rainfall intensity?

   • Inches
   • Millimeters
   • Centimeters

   Hint

   Think about the metric system.

4. 4.

   True or False: Non-recording rain gauges can measure rainfall intensity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the characteristics of non-recording gauges.

5. 5.

   How would changing urban development affect the spatial distribution of precipitation measurement?

   Hint

   Consider how landscape alterations can change water flow.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how accurately a non-recording gauge can represent a storm event with varying intensity throughout.

   Hint

   Think about what details the gauge might miss.