4.2. Coverage

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is precipitation?

   Hint

   Think about what falls from clouds.

2. 2.

   Name three forms of precipitation.

   Hint

   Recall your weather terms.

3. 3.

   What is the main form of precipitation in India?

   • Snow
   • Hail
   • Rain

   Hint

   Consider which form is most common in India.

4. 4.

   True or False: Hail is larger than 2 mm in diameter.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definition of hail.

5. 5.

   A farmer wants to know how much water he can expect to receive from the southwest monsoon. If his region typically receives 1,500 mm of rainfall in this season, how many liters of water is that per hectare?

   Hint

   Remember, 1 mm of rain equals 1,000 liters per hectare.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of incorrect placement of rain gauges on gathered data and rainfall analysis. How can this impact flood prediction?

   Hint

   Think about what variables are essential when measuring precipitation.