2. What is a rain gauge? A rain gauge is a special instrument that is used to measure the amounts of rain that falls or also known as precipitation. Is an instrument that is used to measure the amount of precipitation.
3. How does this work? A rain gauge works because there is a measuring tube which measures the hundredth inch Of rain. When more than an inch falls the rest of the water falls out to the outer layer of the cylinder.
4. Example for usage! A rain gauge is good to use because if you are a gardener it helps you determine what kind of soil type your dealing with it gives you a good estimation and overview that way you know what plants/soils you can use on your lawn.
5. Inventor One source has is that the son of King Sejong the Great, who reigned the Chosen Dynasty from 1418 to 145, invented the first rain gauge. King Sejong sought ways to improve agricultural technology to provide his subjects with adequate food and clothing. Sources: http://inventors.about.com/od/rstartinventions/a/Rain_Gauge.htm
6. Inventor cont. King Munjong, invented a rain gauge while measuring rainfall at the palace. Munjong decided that instead of digging into the earth to check rain levels, it would be better to use a standardized container. King Sejong sent a rain gauge to every village, and they were used as an official tool to measure the farmer's potential harvest. Sources: http://inventors.about.com/od/rstartinventions/a/Rain_Gauge.htm
7. What it looks like? It is a cylinder shaped tube. That consists of a funnel that collects water. There are many kinds of different rain gauges they all come in different shapes and forms.
8. Quiz time :D Who invented the first rain gauge? What is a rain gauge’s purpose? What can it be used for? Will you ever use one?
