6.3 - Recording Rain Gauges
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a recording rain gauge?
💡 Hint: Think about the job of the device.
Name one advantage of a tipping bucket rain gauge.
💡 Hint: How does it make data collection easier?
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What type of rain gauge provides continuous measurements?
💡 Hint: Think about the names of the gauges.
True or False: The float recording rain gauge is the most commonly used today.
💡 Hint: Consider which gauge is mentioned most often.
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Design an experiment to compare the accuracy of weighing bucket and tipping bucket rain gauges under varying rainfall conditions.
💡 Hint: What factors could influence your readings?
Evaluate the effectiveness of placing rain gauges in urban vs rural areas.
💡 Hint: What environmental factors differ between urban and rural settings?
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