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What is a rain gauge used for?

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Correct answer: To measure the amount of rainfall

Direct answer: A, a rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall received at a place during a stated period. It is a container or instrument designed to collect rain, and the collected water is measured, commonly in millimetres. This observation helps compare rainfall between places and times and supports weather and water-resource studies. B is wrong because an instrument cannot change the colour of clouds. C is wrong because a rain gauge does not heat air; it only collects and measures precipitation. D is wrong because it does not stop hail or control weather. Also distinguish amount from intensity: a rain gauge records the accumulated depth of precipitation, while other instruments may be used for different weather measurements. Memory cue: ‘gauge’ means measure, so rain gauge means measure rain.

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Rain-GaugeRainfall-MeasurementPrecipitationWeather-InstrumentClouds And PrecipitationWater In The AtmosphereGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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