15.3.6.2.1 - Tipping bucket gauge
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What mechanism does a tipping bucket gauge use to measure rainfall?
💡 Hint: Think about how a scale tips when reaching a certain weight.
True or False: A tipping bucket gauge can only measure heavy rainfall.
💡 Hint: Consider if it can measure light rain.
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What is the mechanism of the tipping bucket gauge?
💡 Hint: Think about how it decides when to record data.
True or False: Tipping bucket gauges can operate automatically.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of technology in data collection.
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Design a small-scale water management system using tipping bucket gauges for an agricultural region. Include considerations for placement and data utilization.
💡 Hint: Think about the regions in need of accurate rainfall data.
Evaluate the impact of relying solely on tipping bucket gauges in a region known for extreme weather changes.
💡 Hint: Consider the variety of weather patterns in a specific region.
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