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Extreme Rainfall Measurement Quiz

Extreme Rainfall Measurement Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be your top priority when measuring extreme rainfall?

Ensuring personal safety

Using the latest equipment

Reporting to the National Weather Service

Getting the most accurate measurement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the inner measuring cylinder overflows?

Stop measuring immediately

Use a different measuring tool

Discard the excess water

Pour the excess into the outer cylinder and continue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when pouring water into the inner tube?

Not using a funnel

Pouring too quickly

Using a funnel

Pouring too slowly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might you use a separate container when measuring rainfall?

To avoid using the inner cylinder

To discard the water easily

To remeasure in case of errors

To make the process faster

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you estimate the total rainfall in the gauge?

By checking the weather forecast

By using a digital gauge

By comparing the water level in the outer and inner cylinders

By measuring the water temperature

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if your rain gauge is close to overflowing?

Ignore it and continue measuring

Use a larger gauge

Take a measurement and empty the gauge

Wait until it stops raining

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a recommended action if you expect extreme rainfall?

Remove the funnel and inner cylinder

Cover the gauge with a lid

Add more water to the gauge

Use a digital rain gauge

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