5.3 - Isohyetal Method
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What is an isohyet?
💡 Hint: Think about what it signifies on a rainfall map.
What is the first step in the Isohyetal Method?
💡 Hint: What data do we need to begin mapping rainfall?
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What does an isohyet represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the term 'isohyet' indicates in rainfall mapping.
True or False: The Isohyetal Method is only useful in regions with uniform rainfall.
💡 Hint: Consider why variability might enhance the method's usefulness.
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You work for a city planning agency. Based on rainfall data collected over five years, you notice considerable variability. Outline how you would apply the Isohyetal Method to recommend drainage improvements in the city.
💡 Hint: Think about how different areas with high rainfall could impact urban drainage.
Given a new gauge location, how would you integrate its rainfall data into an existing Isohyetal map? Create a step-by-step approach.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of adding new data and adjusting your previous calculations for accuracy.
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