Practice Application Of Areal Rainfall In Hydrologic Studies (8.7) - Mean Precipitation Over an Area

Practice: Application of Areal Rainfall in Hydrologic Studies

Lesson 8.7Mean Precipitation Over an Area

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Question 1.
What is areal rainfall?
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Think about rainfall data collection.
Question 2.
Name one application of areal rainfall.
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Consider the implications of rainfall on water flow.
3Question 3.
What does areal rainfall provide for hydrologic studies?
- Only point data
- The average rainfall over an area
- Irrigation planning
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Think about its role in hydrological modeling.
4Question 4.
True or False: Areal rainfall is not crucial for flood frequency analysis.
- True
- False
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Consider how rainfall affects flooding.
Question 5.
A reservoir is designed to hold runoff from a 100-square-mile catchment area. If historical areal rainfall data indicates a 5-inch average over the design period, how much total runoff should be expected (in cubic feet)?
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Remember to convert all units to the same system before calculating.
Question 6.
A farmer is analyzing the average areal rainfall of his region over a decade. If he notices a consistent decrease in rainfall, what strategies can he implement to adapt?
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Think about how farmers can adapt to changes in rainfall.

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