Practice Estimation of PMP - 14.3 | 14. Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Estimation of PMP

14.3 - Estimation of PMP

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does PMP stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what maximum precipitation refers to.

Question 2 Easy

Which method utilizes historical data for estimating PMP?

💡 Hint: Consider which approach is based on past rainfall events.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of estimating PMP?

Flood Planning
Urban Development
Historical Analysis

💡 Hint: Think about safety considerations in infrastructure.

Question 2

True or False: The Statistical Method assumes that past rainfall events can accurately predict future rainfall extremes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Relate this to the limitations discussed in class.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a region that experiences a recorded maximum annual rainfall of 150 mm. How might the Statistical Method estimate what the PMP would be in 20 years?

💡 Hint: Consider how historical patterns could justify future projections.

Challenge 2 Hard

Using the Moisture Maximization Approach, if a storm data indicates 30 mm of rain with a maximum precipitable water capacity of 50 mm, what would be the estimated PMP for the region?

💡 Hint: Apply the formula provided in the lecture effectively.

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