1.1 - Rainfall
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Practice Questions
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What are the main forms of precipitation?
💡 Hint: Think of different types of precipitation you might see in London.
What instrument is used to measure rainfall?
💡 Hint: It sounds like an everyday tool we use for weather predictions.
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What is the primary factor defining rainfall?
💡 Hint: Think about the size distinction.
True or False: The southwest monsoon in India brings 70% of the annual rainfall.
💡 Hint: Recall the seasonal rainfall distribution.
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Using the context of urban planning, analyze how knowledge of IDF curves can impact storm drain system designs.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of heavy rainfall on city infrastructure.
Calculate the average annual rainfall if a region receives the following: 1200mm in January, 100mm in February, and 700mm each in March and April.
💡 Hint: Add all the monthly figures together and divide by the number of months.
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