Question

The Thiessen polygon is

• A. a polygon obtained by joining adjoining rainguage stations.
• B. a representative area used for weighing the observed station precipitation.
• C. an area used in the construction of depth area curves
• D. the descriptive term for shape of a hydrograph

Answer 1

The correct option is B a representative area used for weighing the observed station precipitation.

Theissen polygon method gives weightage to the various rainfall data based on area close to the rain gauge station called Theissen polygon areas