5 - Mean Precipitation Over an Area
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What is the Arithmetic Mean method?
💡 Hint: Think about how averages are generally calculated.
Name one method used to calculate mean precipitation.
💡 Hint: Think about methods that account for uneven distribution.
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Which method is most suitable for areas with variable rainfall?
💡 Hint: Think about how accuracy is achieved in different landscapes.
True or False: The Arithmetic Mean is the best method to use in all scenarios.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios with uneven rainfall.
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Calculate the mean precipitation for a region where gauge readings are as follows: Gauge A: 15mm, Gauge B: 25mm, Gauge C: 35mm. Use both the Arithmetic Mean and an imaginary average based on proximity weights where Gauge A is twice as influential as the others.
💡 Hint: Consider the weights when calculating.
In a region where rainfall varies significantly, how would you apply the Isohyetal Method to assess flooding risks? Discuss and propose a method to model rainfall distribution using this approach.
💡 Hint: Think about where high rainfall meets urban drainage systems.
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