9.5 - Modern Enhancements and GIS Integration
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Practice Questions
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What does GIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of geography in analyzing data.
Name one benefit of using DEMs.
💡 Hint: Consider how terrain might affect water flow.
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What is one of the main advantages of integrating GIS into hydrology?
💡 Hint: Remember the key benefits of technology.
True or False: DEMs can improve the accuracy of rainfall estimation.
💡 Hint: Think about how elevation can influence rainfall.
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Assume you have rainfall data collected from five gauge stations across a hilly terrain. Outline the steps you would take using GIS to create an accurate isohyet map.
💡 Hint: Think about how elevation impacts rainfall.
Evaluate a scenario where traditional rainfall estimation methods failed in a large watershed. Discuss how GIS could have prevented these failures.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the advantages of technology in understanding complex systems.
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