7 - Rain Gauge Network
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Practice Questions
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Define a rain gauge network.
💡 Hint: What is the primary purpose of this network?
What is one key objective of a rain gauge network?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need measurements from different spots.
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What is the primary objective of a rain gauge network?
💡 Hint: Think about the core purpose of this network.
True or False: Rain gauge networks should have fewer gauges in urban areas.
💡 Hint: Consider the amount of variability in rainfall in crowded areas.
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Design a hypothetical rain gauge network in an urban area with varied topography. Include considerations for gauge density and placement strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about how urban features could impact rainfall collection.
Evaluate how different methods for estimating missing rainfall data might change the outcomes in a flood prediction scenario across a sparsely populated area.
💡 Hint: What happens with data that varies drastically between stations?
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