The Atmosphere - Chapter 2: Precipitation Measurement

Question 1

Which form of precip. is easiest to measure?

Answer 1

Rain

Question 2

How does the standard rain gauge work to measure rainfall?

Answer 2

It has a diameter of about 8 inches at the top. Once water is caught, a funnel conducts the rain through a narrow opening into a cylindrical measuring tube that has a cross sectional area 1/10 as large as the receiver… this means it’s magnified and makes it easier to read

Question 3

What is a type of rain gauge that consists of two compartments, one that fills and then switches, closing the electrical circuit and recording

Answer 3

Tipping bucket gauge

Question 4

This type of gauge catches the precipitation in a cylinder that rests on a spring balance which then is transmitted to a pen that records the data

Answer 4

Weighing gauge

Question 5

What two measurements are normally taken for snow?

Answer 5

Depth

Water equivalent