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Precipitations. v Factors Affecting Geographical Distribution of Precipitation 1. Latitude 2. Altitude 3. Distance from moisture source 4. Prevailing winds 5. Relation to mountain range 6. Ground cover
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Precipitations vFactors Affecting Geographical Distribution of Precipitation 1. Latitude 2. Altitude 3. Distance from moisture source 4. Prevailing winds 5. Relation to mountain range 6. Ground cover vVariability of Precipitation - Time: due to seasonal variation. - Space: Represented by isohyetal maps – map of contours of equal rainfall, called isohyet. - Observe orographic effect from rainfall isohyetal map - Spatial correlation of rainfall
Orographic Effect on M.A.P. in HK Locations of raingauges considered Mean annual rainfall vs. Elevation in HK
Measurement of Precipitation • Amount & intensity of precipitation • All forms of precipitation are measured on the basis of the • vertical depth of water that would accumulate on the level • surface if the precipitation remained where it fell. • Precipitation gauges: • · Recording gauges • · Tipping – bucket gauge • · Weighing type gauge • · Float recording gauge • · Radar and satellite