Question

What precaution should be taken while measuring rainfall

Answer 1

The following precautions should be taken while measuring rainfall

1. Do not let the rain water runoff

2. Do not let the rain water penetrate in the ground

3. Do not let the rain water evaporate

Answer 2

Many precautions need to be taken while measuring the rainfall. Some of them are given below:

1. While measuring the rainfall it is required to note that rain gauge should not be inserted totally inside the ground.
2. Rain water should not be lost in the ground.
3. Rain water should not be evaporated.

Rain is measured in millimeters. About 500 BC the Greece people have been confirmed to record the amount of rainfall recorded by the people of Greece. About 100 years later in India, there is information about measuring the amount of rainfall by using bowl. Such figures were used to predict potential development and to apply for land tax accordingly.