Practice Placement (3.2) - Precipitation - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What is a rain gauge?

💡 Hint: Think about its main function.

Question 2 Easy

Name the two types of rain gauges.

💡 Hint: Consider how they differ in functionality.

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Question 1

What type of rain gauge provides real-time data?

Manual
Automatic
Both

💡 Hint: Consider which gauge records data continuously.

Question 2

True or False: A manual rain gauge provides real-time measurements.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the function of a manual gauge.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a rain gauge network for a newly discovered mountainous area in India. Describe the placement and density of gauges needed.

💡 Hint: Factor in the unique geographical features of mountainous regions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how an improperly placed rain gauge in an urban area can lead to significant data reporting failings.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of rainfall data on city infrastructure.

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