Question

For measurement of rainfall the rain gauze should be placed ______ cm above the ground.

• A. 30
• B. 40
• C. 50
• D. 60

Answer 1

The correct option is A 30

Rain gauze can accurately measure the rainfall without any loss due to evaporation. It is an instrument used for determining the depth of precipitation that occurs over a unit area. Thus, it measures rainfall. One litre of rainfall per meter squared is equivalent to one millimeter of measured precipitation. A funneled aperture of 150-170 cm is found in standard rain gauges. They are designed as a simple passive collector. A graduated measuring glass is used for determining the amount of precipitation. For measurement of rainfall the rain gauze should be placed 30 cm above the ground.