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7.2 - Factors Influencing Rain Gauge Network Design

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is one reason topography influences gauge placement?

💡 Hint: Consider how mountains affect rain patterns.

Question 2

Easy

Why is climatic variability important in gauge design?

💡 Hint: Think about how weather changes.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Why is topography crucial in designing rain gauge networks?

  • A. It determines rainfall evenly.
  • B. It requires denser gauges in hilly regions.
  • C. It has no effect on rainfall measurement.
  • D. It increases gauge costs.

💡 Hint: Consider how elevation affects rain.

Question 2

In regions with high rainfall variability, how should the gauge network be designed?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about unpredictable rain patterns.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked with designing a rain gauge network for a new agricultural region characterized by hilly topography with high rainfall variability. What factors must you consider, and how would you prioritize them?

💡 Hint: Make a list of factors from the section and evaluate them.

Question 2

A region is known for its frequent flooding. How would you design the rain gauge network for monitoring rainfall effectively? List the steps and considerations.

💡 Hint: Think about past flood data as your guide.

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