15.5.2.1 - Point rainfall vs areal rainfall
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What is point rainfall?
💡 Hint: Think about where we collect exact data.
What is areal rainfall?
💡 Hint: Consider how we assess rain over regions.
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What is the main characteristic of point rainfall?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific point definition.
True or False: Areal rainfall can be calculated as an average over a region.
💡 Hint: Consider how averages are formed.
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Given data from five rain gauges of 15 mm, 25 mm, 35 mm, 10 mm, and 20 mm, calculate the areal rainfall. Discuss why this value is critical for planning.
💡 Hint: Think about what averaging means in context.
What would be the consequences of using point rainfall data alone for a flood risk assessment in a large river basin?
💡 Hint: Consider how water flows from an entire area, not just one spot.
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