Question

What is a rain gauge? How does it work.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

A rain gauge is really just a cylinder that catches rain. If an inch collects in the cylinder,,,, it means an inch of rain has fallen.... It's that simple.......Most standard rain gauges have a wide funnel leading into the cylinder and are calibrated so that one-tenth of an inch of rain measures one inch when it collects inside.

Answer 2

Answer:

A rain gauge is a meteorological instrument to measure the precipitating rain in a given amount of time per unit area. The instrument consists of a collection container which is placed in an open area