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WorksheetsMeasurement of Precipitation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the various devices used for measurement of precipitation?
Radars
Satellites
Rain Gauges
Barometer
A non-recording rain gauge display only total rainfall?
True
False
How does a recording rain gauge work?
It gives a permanent automatic record of rainfall
It only displays the amount of rain
It uses a mechanical arrangement to record rainfall
It produces a plot of rainfall vs time
What is the function of the float in a rain gauge?
To record the rainfall on a rotating drum
To drain out the collected rainwater
To weigh the rain or snow
To tip the bucket
What type of rain gauge uses a tipping bucket mechanism?
Non-recording rain gauge
Recording rain gauge
Standard rain gauge
Evaporation gauge
Which of the following is a common material used to construct rain gauges?
Plastic
Wood
Glass
Metal
How often should a rain gauge be checked for accurate readings?
Every hour
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
What is the primary purpose of a rain gauge?
To measure temperature
To collect and measure precipitation
To predict weather patterns
To measure humidity
What is the typical measurement unit for rainfall collected by a rain gauge?
Inches
Centimeters
Millimeters
All of the above
What is the effect of wind on the accuracy of rain gauge measurements?
It has no effect
It can cause underestimation
It can cause overestimation
Both B and C
