6.7 - Common Errors in Precipitation Measurement
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Practice Questions
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What are two types of errors that can affect precipitation measurement?
💡 Hint: Think about what could go wrong with the instruments and observers.
Why is proper siting of rain gauges important?
💡 Hint: Consider where trees and buildings are placed.
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What is one major cause of instrumental error in precipitation measurement?
💡 Hint: Remember the basics of how instruments operate.
Observation errors can occur due to which of the following?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the observer.
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You have two rain gauges, one in an urban area and the other in an open field. Discuss how environmental differences may lead to different errors in rainfall data collection.
💡 Hint: Consider the geography and urban planning.
If a rain gauge has been consistently under-reporting rainfall by 20% due to calibration issues and is then moved to a new location with less wind obstruction, calculate how much rainfall will be accurately recorded if the actual amount is 100 mm.
💡 Hint: Think about percentages and adjusting measurements.
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