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

Easy

Define Probable Maximum Precipitation.

💡 Hint: Think about what maximum rainfall means in terms of safety.

Question 2

Easy

Name a factor that impacts PMP.

💡 Hint: What has to do with how much rain the atmosphere can hold?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does PMP stand for?

  • Potential Maximum Precipitation
  • Probable Maximum Precipitation
  • Perfect Maximum Precipitation

💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'Probable'.

Question 2

True or False: PMP is solely based on historical precipitation data.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what factors are added to historical data.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given an area with historical precipitation data showing an increase due to climate change, explain how this may influence the PMP estimates for this region.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and moisture capacity.

Question 2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Numerical Weather Modeling method versus the Statistical Method in estimating PMP for a newly developed region without historical data.

💡 Hint: Which method doesn't need historical data to work?

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