10.1 - Causes of Missing Rainfall Data
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Practice Questions
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What is a common cause of missing rainfall data related to equipment?
💡 Hint: Think about equipment failures.
Give one example of human error in data collection.
💡 Hint: Consider how humans interact with tools.
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What is one cause of missing rainfall data?
💡 Hint: Think about mistakes made by individuals.
True or False: Instrumental malfunctions can lead to reliable rainfall data.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of equipment failure.
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A rain gauge in a remote area fails due to a storm, and the technician fails to notice it for a week. Discuss the implications for data analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider the time frame and the volume of data lost.
Two nearby rain gauges report different data due to communication issues. Analyze how this can affect long-term rainfall patterns.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of data consistency.
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