alleryHow is the rain resistance of tent fabric measured?
AWind chill
BHumidity index
CHydrostatic head
DBoiling point
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Hydrostatic head
1. Rain resistance is the pressure of water needed to get through fabric.
2. It is expressed as hydrostatic head in millimetres.
3. Wind chill, humidity and boiling point are other measures.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tent, General considerations_
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