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Q: An automatic rain gauge is used to measure ______________.
  • A. precipitation
  • B. infiltration
  • C. transpiration
  • D. evaporation
Correct Answer: Option A - Type of Rain gauge– (1) Non-Recording type i) Symons Rain Gauge (2) Recording Type rain gauge i) Weighing bucket type Rain Gauge ii) Tipping bucket type rain gauge iii) Floating or Natural syphon type rain gauge Note- Recording rain gauge is also called as a self recording automatic or Integrating rain gauge.
A. Type of Rain gauge– (1) Non-Recording type i) Symons Rain Gauge (2) Recording Type rain gauge i) Weighing bucket type Rain Gauge ii) Tipping bucket type rain gauge iii) Floating or Natural syphon type rain gauge Note- Recording rain gauge is also called as a self recording automatic or Integrating rain gauge.

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Type of Rain gauge– (1) Non-Recording type i) Symons Rain Gauge (2) Recording Type rain gauge i) Weighing bucket type Rain Gauge ii) Tipping bucket type rain gauge iii) Floating or Natural syphon type rain gauge Note- Recording rain gauge is also called as a self recording automatic or Integrating rain gauge.