3 - Measurement of Precipitation
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a rain gauge?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains.
Name two types of rain gauges.
💡 Hint: One type measures total rain, the other measures continuously.
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What is the primary function of a rain gauge?
💡 Hint: Consider what a rain gauge does.
True or False: Non-recording rain gauges record continuous rainfall data.
💡 Hint: Think about the difference in their function.
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A city plans to redesign its drainage system based on rainfall data. Using historical precipitation data, develop a comprehensive plan that incorporates IDF curves and depth-area-duration relationships.
💡 Hint: Consider extreme rainfall periods and drainage capacities.
Estimate the probable maximum precipitation (PMP) for a specific location. Using data from similar climates, outline the statistical method applied.
💡 Hint: Think about how past data informs future risk assessments.
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