2.2. Seasonal Pattern

Try these first

1. 1.

   List the main forms of precipitation discussed.

   Hint

   Think about the different types of weather phenomena.

2. 2.

   What is the primary season for rainfall in India?

   Hint

   Recall the months and seasons discussed.

3. 3.

   Which form of precipitation has droplets larger than 0.5 mm?

   • Drizzle
   • Rain
   • Hail

   Hint

   Remember the definition of drizzle versus rainfall.

4. 4.

   True or False: Nearly 70% of India's rainfall occurs during the Southwest Monsoon.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the percentage provided in the summaries.

5. 5.

   Calculate the average precipitation for an area with three rain gauges recording 500, 800, and 1200 mm respectively using the Arithmetic Mean.

   Hint

   Add the total precipitation and divide by the number of gauges.

6. 6.

   Describe how you would design a flood management system accounting for the 10,000 mm rainfall in Cherrapunji. What factors would influence your design?

   Hint

   Think about historical rainfall data and future projections.