Practice Arithmetic Mean Method - 7.5.1 | 7. Rain Gauge Network | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of the Arithmetic Mean Method?

💡 Hint: Think about how the average helps with missing information.

Question 2

Easy

If you have rainfall data of 10 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm, what would the mean be?

💡 Hint: Just add them all and divide by the total count.

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating the missing rainfall value using the Arithmetic Mean Method?

💡 Hint: Recall the summation and division process.

Question 2

The Arithmetic Mean Method is most effective in regions with what kind of rainfall distribution?

  • Highly variable
  • Uniform
  • No rainfall

💡 Hint: Think about how consistent data leads to better estimates.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A village has four rainfall measuring stations with recorded amounts of 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, and 20 mm. A drought occurs, and the fifth station's data is missing. Estimate the missing value and discuss the implications for farmers.

💡 Hint: Use the arithmetic mean formula to find the result.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where rainfall data from three stations shows: 40 mm, 45 mm, and 60 mm. If the fourth station experiences a malfunction, discuss the potential errors in using the Arithmetic Mean Method and how you might address them.

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of considering different rainfall patterns.

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