The rain gauge is placed below the ground. Give reasons. * for 2 marks in geography
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Precipitation. Precipitation is measured using a rain gauge . The rain gauge is usually anchored in the ground with the top of the gauge around 30cm above the ground surface to ensure that rain splash does not affect the results. The depth of the rain in millimetres can be read from the side of the container. A rain gauge is an instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to measure ... The gauge is set in open ground with the funnel rim up to 30 cm above the ground surface
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