Practice Method Suitability (5.4) - Precipitation - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the Arithmetic Mean calculate?

💡 Hint: Think about averaging numbers.

Question 2 Easy

Name one situation where the Isohyetal Method would be used.

💡 Hint: Think about geography and rain patterns.

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Question 1

What is the primary use of the Arithmetic Mean?

To calculate the total rainfall
To find the average rainfall in uniform areas
To assess rainfall variability

💡 Hint: Think about averages.

Question 2

True or False: The Isohyetal Method is the least accurate rainfall measurement technique.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the method’s strengths.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a region with three rain gauges measuring 5mm, 12mm, and 20mm respectively. Discuss which method would be the most suitable for calculating the mean rainfall here and justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Evaluate the distribution pattern of the gauges.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario using the different methods in a flood-prone area where rainfall amounts vary widely across the region. Explain how each method would be applied and the implications of inaccurate measurement.

💡 Hint: Consider factors that contribute to flooding.

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