Consider the following statements 1 The deviation of actual rainfall of a place from its average rai...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. The deviation of actual rainfall of a place from its average rainfall is called variability.

2. The highest variability is found at places where average rainfall is lowest.

3. Variability of rainfall is measured in percentage.

Which of the above statements are correct about variability of rainfall?

1 only

1&3 only

2&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The actual rainfall of a place in a year deviates from its average rainfall by 10 to over 60 percent. The highest variability is found in areas which have less rainfall. For eg. In desert area if average rainfall is only 20 cm, then even 10 cm increase in rain in a year would be highly variable.The variability of rainfall plays a significant role in agricultural and other economic activities.