3.3 - Manual and Automatic Networks
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of a rain gauge?
💡 Hint: Think about what you want to know when it rains.
Name one type of automatic rain gauge.
💡 Hint: What type allows continuous data logging?
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What is a primary function of a rain gauge?
💡 Hint: Focus on what you want to count during rainy days.
True or False: Automatic rain gauges require manual operation.
💡 Hint: Consider what you learned about the difference between manual and automatic systems.
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If a region experiences varying rainfall patterns, which method would be more suitable for measuring average rainfall, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how uneven rain impacts the average.
Discuss the factors that might affect the placement and accuracy of rain gauges in a mountainous region.
💡 Hint: What geographic elements could shield or obstruct gauges from receiving direct rainfall?
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