Welcome to My Rainfall Study!
Hello and welcome to my website! This single-page site is part of my homework assignment to study and measure rainfall in our local area. The water cycle plays a crucial role in our ecosystem, and understanding rainfall patterns is key to comprehending this natural process.
On this page, you'll find information about the water cycle and data from our recent rainfall measurements. The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, describes the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere. It's a complex system involving many processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
As part of my project, I've been collecting rainfall data over the past two weeks. The chart below visualizes our findings, showing how rainfall amounts have varied. This information helps us understand local weather patterns and how they might be changing over time.
I made my own rain collector using a large plastic bottle! First, I cut the top portion of the bottle off and turned it upside down to work as a funnel. Then, I marked measurements in millimeters on the side of the bottle using a ruler and permanent marker. To make sure my measurements were accurate, I calibrated it by pouring in known amounts of water and marking the levels. I secured the bottle to a post in my backyard to keep it stable and made sure it was level so the measurements would be accurate. This DIY approach shows that you don't need expensive equipment to do real science!
To collect these measurements, I used a standard rain gauge placed in an open area of my backyard, away from trees and buildings that might affect the readings. Each day at the same time (8:00 AM), I recorded the amount of rainfall collected over the previous 24 hours. The rain gauge measures precipitation in millimeters, giving us accurate daily readings that you can see plotted in the chart below.
The image above illustrates the water cycle, demonstrating how water moves through our environment. From the ocean to the atmosphere, then back to the earth as precipitation, the cycle is continuous and vital for life on our planet.
Through this project, I've learned not only about measuring and analyzing rainfall but also about the broader implications of weather patterns on our environment. I hope you find this information as fascinating as I do!
Building this website was an exciting learning experience! I used artificial intelligence tools to help me create and improve the site. With AI assistance, I learned how to structure the HTML, style it with CSS, and add interactive features like the changing background color and the rainfall chart. The AI helped me understand coding concepts and guided me in making the site both informative and visually appealing. This project shows how AI can be a valuable learning tool, helping students like me develop new skills in web development while focusing on important scientific concepts like the water cycle.