Types of Raingauges

Q. Ombrometer (pluviometer) is used to measure

1. soil moisture stress of a plant
2. rainfall depth
3. leaf area
4. root zone depth

Q. Which of the following is a non-recording raingauge?

1. Symon's raingauge
2. Tipping bucket type raingauge
3. Weighing type raingauge
4. Floating type raingauge

Q. Match List - I (Type of precipitation) with List - II (Principal causes) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Convective
B. Cyclonic
C. Frontal
D. Orographic

List-II
1. Atmospheric disturbances
2. Mountain barrier
3. Pressure difference
4. Temperature difference
5. Warm and cold air masses

1. A	B	C	D
   1	4	5	2

2. A	B	C	D
   4	3	5	2

3. A	B	C	D
   1	4	2	5

4. A	B	C	D
   4	3	2	5