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Guidelines and Standards for PMP Estimation

14.8 - Guidelines and Standards for PMP Estimation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does PMP stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what it relates to in terms of weather.

Question 2 Easy

Who publishes guidelines on PMP estimation internationally?

💡 Hint: This organization is related to weather and climate.

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Interactive Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning

Question 1

What does a PMP atlas provide?

Estimates of historical rainfall only
Maximum precipitation estimates
Atmospheric moisture content

💡 Hint: Think about what 'maximum' implies.

Question 2

True or False: The CWC is responsible for providing PMP data in India.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the major organizations involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where a dam might be built in a region with unpredictable rainfall, how would the guidelines from the CWC assist in ensuring safety?

💡 Hint: Think about how data informs design in turbulent conditions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the potential impacts on urban planning if PMP estimation protocols were ignored during the construction of new infrastructures.

💡 Hint: Consider the long-term consequences of poor planning.

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