Question

In what way are all the precipitations measured?

(a) Vertical depth

(b) Horizontal area

(c) Width of area

(d) At slope

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

The query is from Rainfall and its Measurement in chapter Hydro Electric Power Plant of Energy Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) Vertical depth

To explain: All forms of precipitation are measured on the basis of vertical depth of water which would accumulate on the level surface if all the precipitation remained where it fell. The rainfall is usually measured with rain gauges.