Rainfall is the amount of rain that falls in a certain place over a certain period of time. We measure rainfall using a rain gauge, which is like a special container with markings on it. The markings show us how many inches or centimeters of rain have fallen. Measuring rainfall helps us understand the weather and how much water is available for plants and animals. 💧
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Rain Gauge | A. The amount of water that falls as rain |
| 2. Precipitation | B. To find the size, weight, or amount of something |
| 3. Rainfall | C. Any form of water falling from the sky |
| 4. Measure | D. A tool used to collect and measure rainfall |
| 5. Inches/Centimeters | E. Units used to quantify rainfall |
Use the following words to fill in the blanks: rain gauge, rainfall, weather, measure, water.
We use a ________ to collect ________. This helps us ________ the ________, and understand how much ________ is available.
Why is it important to measure rainfall? Give at least two reasons.
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