9.2 - Isohyetal Method
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Practice Questions
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Define the Isohyetal Method.
💡 Hint: Think about how we visualize rainfall distribution.
What are isohyets?
💡 Hint: They relate to rainfall depth.
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What is the primary purpose of the Isohyetal Method?
💡 Hint: Consider what problem this method addresses in hydrology.
True or False: Isohyets can cross each other without any justification.
💡 Hint: Think about the logic behind representing rainfall distributions.
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Given rainfall data for 10 stations in a mountainous area, describe how you would contrast results obtained from both the Isohyetal Method and the Theissen Polygon Method.
💡 Hint: Think about how elevation affects rainfall spatially.
Imagine you are tasked with estimating rainfall for a flood risk assessment in a poorly gauged region. Discuss the implications of using the Isohyetal Method given the limitations of data availability.
💡 Hint: Consider the balancing act between data adequacy and method application.
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