7.10 - Applications of Rain Gauge Networks
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of rain gauge networks in agriculture?
💡 Hint: Think about how farmers rely on rainfall data.
Why are rain gauge networks important for urban areas?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of heavy rain in cities.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary application of rain gauge networks?
💡 Hint: Think about what rain gauge data is primarily used for.
True or False: Rain gauge networks are not useful for agricultural planning.
💡 Hint: Consider how farmers use rainfall data.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small-scale rain gauge network for a fictional community susceptible to flooding. Specify how many gauges are needed and their ideal locations.
💡 Hint: Use your knowledge of urban planning and hydrology.
Critically analyze how inaccurate rainfall data from a rain gauge network in an agricultural region can impact crop yields between seasons.
💡 Hint: Think about how water affects plant growth and the role of accurate data.
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