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Hydrology

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science of water, dealing with the occurrence, circulation, and distribution of water in streams, lakes, rainfall, snowfall, and groundwater.

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1. Scientific Hydrology - concerned with academic aspects.

2. Engineering or Applied Hydrology - focused on engineering applications.

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What are the two classifications of Hydrology?

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Hydrologists

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help solve water-related problems, monitor and manage water environments, and develop mathematical models to analyze hydrometric data.

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hydrologic cycle

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is the continuous circulation of water in the Earth-atmosphere system, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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evaporation

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process where water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state, influenced by solar radiation and environmental factors.

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condensation

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is the process by which water vapor changes from a gas to a liquid, forming dew, fog, or clouds.

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Precipitation

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the process where water particles fall from the atmosphere to the ground in forms like rain, snow, or hail.

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Infiltration

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the process of water moving through the boundary area where the atmosphere interfaces with the soil.

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Transpiration

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is the biological process where water is transferred from plants to the atmosphere as vapor, primarily through leaf openings.

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Runoff

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is the flow of water from a drainage basin that appears in surface streams, consisting of precipitation and surface runoff.