18 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Thiessen Polygon Method in analyzing precipitation data?
To provide a weighting factor for each rain gauge based on their spatial distribution
What is the main limitation of the Thiessen Polygon Method?
It requires a new diagram to be constructed every time the rain gauge network changes
What is the main purpose of the Isohyetal Method in analyzing precipitation data?
To calculate the average rainfall over an entire basin by weighting the area between isohyets
Which type of precipitation data analysis focuses on the changes in precipitation amounts over time, such as seasonal or annual trends?
Time-Series Analysis
Which type of precipitation data analysis focuses on the distribution of precipitation across a region or area, such as the variation in precipitation amounts between different cities or regions?
Spatial Analysis
Which type of precipitation data analysis is used to summarize precipitation data, such as the mean, median, and standard deviation of precipitation amounts?
Descriptive Statistics
What is the measurement of precipitation expressed in terms of?
Depth of standing water
What is the primary characteristic used to measure the amount of precipitation that falls during a specific time period?
Intensity
What does a Non-Recording Rain Gauge provide after 24 hours?
Amount of precipitation in a day
Which type of rain gauge provides information about the depth of rainfall in a given time?
Recording Rain Gauge
Which characteristic of precipitation is measured in terms of the number of events per year?
Frequency
What type of rain gauge has a pair of tipping buckets that empty into a tank below?
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge
What is the term used to describe the analysis that identifies the probability of extreme precipitation events occurring in a given region?
Frequency Analysis
Which type of rain gauge has an automatic mechanical arrangement with a drum and graph paper?
Recording Rain Gauge
Which characteristic of precipitation is typically measured in hours?
Duration
Which type of precipitation is characterized by intense, short-duration storms that are highly variable in space and time?
Localized Convective Precipitation
What can be determined from the mass curve generated by a Recording Rain Gauge?
Rate of intensity of rainfall at any instant
Which of the following factors influence the spatial distribution of precipitation?
Topography, distance from water sources, and prevailing wind patterns
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