Question
Water Resources Engineering Question on Precipitation
Measurement of precipitation is based on which of the following assumptions :-
A
precipitation is measured as the vertical depth of water that accumulates on a level surface.
B
precipitation is measured as the horizontal area on which water accumulates.
C
both vertical and horizontal depths are taken to measure precipitation.
D
distribution of rainfall is necessary to be measured.
Answer
precipitation is measured as the vertical depth of water that accumulates on a level surface.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A) : precipitation is measured as the vertical depth of water that accumulates on a level surface.