Geography of Climate and Weather

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Rain Gauge

Rain gauges are used to measure rainfall. 

Rainfall is normally measured in millimetres. 

Rain gauges should be placed on grass, because if they are placed on concrete, extra water can splash into them. 

Rain gauges should also be checked regularly to avoid evaporation.


A Rain Gauge
Measuring Rainfall Using a Rain Gauge


Watch the following video:

How the Rain Gauge Works

Measuring Rainfall



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  • ▼  2016 (31)
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      • Tropical Forest
      • Climate Zones
      • Tools to Measure Weather
      • IGCSE Geography Climate and Weather Exam Revision
      • Depressions
      • Air Pressure
      • IGCSE Past Papers
      • Convectional Rainfall
      • Frontal Rainfall
      • Relief Rainfall
      • Types of Rainfall
      • Interpreting and Describing Climate Graphs
      • Factors Influencing Climate: Ocean Currents
      • Factors Influencing Climate : Relief
      • Factors Influencing Climate: Prevailing Wind
      • Factors Influencing Climate: Distance from the Sea
      • Factors Influencing Climate: Latitude
      • Presenting Weather Data Via Synoptic Chart
      • How to Measure Cloud Cover
      • Clouds and Cloud Types
      • Weather Maps
      • Climate Graphs
      • Cloud Cover
      • Anemometers
      • Wind Vanes
      • Rain Gauge
      • Hygrometer
      • Maximum Minimum Thermometer
      • Barometers
      • Stevenson Screen
      • IGCSE Specifications for Weather and Climate
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