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Craft and Structure practice question

A rain gauge is simply a straight-sided container with a scale. Because the sides are straight, the depth of water it collects equals the depth that fell on the ground. A gauge with a funnel on top collects more water for the same rainfall, so it must be read against a scale adjusted for the funnel's wider mouth.

What is the main purpose of the text?

  1. A. To explain how a rain gauge measures rainfall.Correct
  2. B. To argue that funnel-topped gauges are inaccurate.
  3. C. To describe the history of weather instruments.
  4. D. To compare rainfall in different regions.

Answer: A. To explain how a rain gauge measures rainfall.

The text explains the principle (straight sides) and its consequence for a funnel gauge. It's an explanation of how the device works.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. To argue that funnel-topped gauges are inaccurate.
The funnel gauge is described as needing an adjusted scale, not as inaccurate.
C. To describe the history of weather instruments.
No history is given.
D. To compare rainfall in different regions.
No regions or rainfall figures appear.

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