Why is it that we measure rainfall in inches, yet rivers rise & fall by several feet at a time?
2006-12-23 11:51:04 · 9 answers · asked by timotito_11964 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
rain gauge (like a measuring cup)
2006-12-23 14:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Jared L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rainfall never falls down several feet at a time, rivers already have tons and tons water in them, so that would explain that part.
Rainfall is measured with a tube, sometimes, stuck in the ground with measurements on it to determine how much rain fell.
2006-12-23 12:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by feel_n_learn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We measure rainfall in a tube that is 1"x1"xas tall as you want" with markings like a ruler. So that means your only measuring the rainfall over a very small area. Rivers collect the runoff of very large areas so they get a lot more water than the little tube.
2006-12-23 12:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by NeRdYkId1101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically, Meteorologists use Rain Gauges. They're like the guy above me said, measuring cups. You can put them on your fence or in the ground. They have the metric side and the American side. They aren't 100% accurate, just overall gives a sense of the rainfall that occured.
2006-12-23 14:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By catching the rain over a fixed area. One inch of rain will cover the area one inch deep.
Rain guages are tapered to concentrate small amounts, like one-tenth inch, so it can be more easily measured.
2006-12-24 08:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply you take a open pot and put it rainy place from bigning to end of rain fall then you measure it by simple scall.It is a simple home activity.
2006-12-23 12:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by Salim Gohar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
by catching all the rain in a speical bucket
2006-12-23 13:12:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
in inches
2006-12-23 12:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by Bannging chicka 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
with i ruler
2006-12-23 11:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by Princess1988 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋