Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on average rainfall over a catchment. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that only the maximum rainfall station is used.
HydrologyThiessen PolygonMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
all stations always get equal weight
B
station weights are proportional to polygon areas
C
catchment boundary is ignored
D
only the maximum rainfall station is used
Correct Answer
B. station weights are proportional to polygon areas
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Thiessen method gives area-weighted rainfall. Correct option: B.
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