9.2.1 - Concept and Purpose
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What is the Isohyetal Method?
💡 Hint: Think about how rainfall measurements relate to one another.
What do isohyets represent?
💡 Hint: They show rainfall patterns on maps.
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What does the Isohyetal Method estimate?
💡 Hint: Consider what the method involves.
True or False: Isohyets can cross each other without reason.
💡 Hint: Think about the logic of rainfall distribution.
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Design a simple study using the Isohyetal Method for a given region, incorporating at least five rain gauge locations and expected rainfall data.
💡 Hint: Consider how to effectively represent transitions in rainfall data.
Analyze how the density of rain gauges can impact the results of the Isohyetal Method and suggest a minimum number of stations required for accuracy.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how close stations help in detailing rainfall variations.
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