15.5.1.3. Monthly

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the difference between raw and processed rainfall data?

   Hint

   Think about how data would be used.

2. 2.

   Name one type of rainfall data based on time scale.

   Hint

   Focus on how frequently the data is collected.

3. 3.

   What are the types of time scales for rainfall data?

   • Hourly
   • monthly
   • Weekly
   • yearly
   • Daily
   • seasonal

   Hint

   Think about how frequently rainfall is measured.

4. 4.

   Is processed data more useful than raw data for identifying trends?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the purpose of analysis.

5. 5.

   If an area receives 100mm of rainfall in June and 200mm in July, analyze the monthly data and discuss potential implications for regional agriculture.

   Hint

   Think about how rainfall affects crop strategies.

6. 6.

   Given a dataset of daily rainfall measurements, describe how you would convert this to monthly rainfall data.

   Hint

   Consider aggregating data points.