Non-recording rain gauges collect the rain whose volume is measured by means of

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Non-recording rain gauges
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A. collect the rain whose volume is measured by means of graduated cylinders
B. collect the rain which is directly measured by means of graduated cylinders in centimetres of water depth
C. are generally used in hilly terrain
D. are cylindrical in shape.

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collect the rain which is directly measured by means of graduated cylinders in centimetres of water depth

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1. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
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A. The intensity of rain is the rate at which it falls
B. The duration of rain is the time for which it falls with a given intensity
C. The frequency of rain is the number of times, if falls
D. All the above.

5. The average mean velocity of a stream having depth h, may be obtained by taking the average of the readings of a current meter at a depth of
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A. 0.1 h and 0.9 h
B. 0.2 h and 0.8 h
C. 0.3 h and 0.7 h
D. 0.4 h and 0.6 h.

8. Boston society of Civil Engineer's formula in cumecs/square km is based upon
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A. rainfall and drainage area
B. total run off and drainage area
C. drainage area and its shape
D. drainage area.

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