Question

Just as precise measurements are necessary in science. it is equally important to be able to make rough estimates of quantities using rudimentary ideas and common observations. think of ways by which you can estimate the following (where an estimate is difficult to obtain. try to get an upper bound on the quantity): The total mass of rain-bearing clouds over India during the Monsoon.

Answer 1

Answer:

7.09 x 10^15 kg

Explanation:

It is quite simple to estimate the mass to rain bearing clouds when it comes to rough estimate

Since we can find the meteorological data from any website of the country

Like an estimated amount of rainfall during monsoon in India is given to be 215cm

we will have to convert it to meter to make the units consistent

Hence, Rainfall =2.15m

Total area of country = 3.3 x 10^12 m2

Volume of rainfall = (3.3 x 10^12m )(2.15m) =7.09 x 10^12 m3

We can calculate mass of rainfall from

Density of water (1 kg per m3)= mass / volume

Mass = density x volume

Hence, mass of rainfall = 7.09 x 10^15 kg

Answer 2

Answer:

7.09 X 10 power 16 kg is the correct answer.

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