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44.3.2. Estimation Methods
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- 1.
What is effective rainfall?
Hint
Think about how rainfall benefits agriculture.
- 2.
Name one method for estimating effective rainfall.
Hint
Recall what we've discussed in class.
- 3.
What does effective rainfall refer to?
- Total rainfall
- Portion usable by crops
- Amount lost to evaporation
Hint
Recall its definition from class.
- 4.
True or False: Empirical methods are based on historical rainfall data.
- True
- False
Hint
Think about what empirical means.
- 5.
Given a region experiences varied rainfall patterns daily, how would you implement daily rainfall records analysis to optimize irrigation?
Hint
Consider how to quantify the data you collect each day.
- 6.
What are some strategies to improve the accuracy of empirical methods in estimating effective rainfall?
Hint
Think about how technology can enhance historical data.
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