7.1 - Rain Gauge Network – Basic Concepts
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Practice Questions
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What is a rain gauge network?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of measuring rainfall at multiple sites.
Why is spatial variability important?
💡 Hint: Consider why different areas may receive different amounts of rain.
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What is the primary goal of a rain gauge network?
💡 Hint: Think about the reason for using rain gauges.
Rain gauge networks are designed primarily to detect anomalies in what?
💡 Hint: Recall what anomalies in weather can indicate.
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Evaluate the importance of rain gauge density in urban planning. How could inadequate gauge placement affect disaster management?
💡 Hint: Consider how many gauges are needed in densely populated areas.
Develop a case study analyzing rainfall data from a rain gauge network during a flood event. What conclusions can be drawn regarding rainfall patterns?
💡 Hint: Examine trends from rainfall data for insights.
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