1. Concepts of Hydrologic Cycle
Hydrology examines the distribution and movement of Earth's water through the hydrologic cycle, which includes processes like precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, and runoff. This cycle is influenced by natural factors such as geography and climate, as well as human activities like urbanization and climate change. A solid understanding of these concepts is essential for effective water resources management.
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What we have learnt
- Hydrology encompasses the study of water occurrence, distribution, and movement.
- The hydrologic cycle includes key processes such as evaporation, precipitation, and runoff.
- Human activities significantly impact the natural hydrologic cycle.
Key Concepts
- -- Hydrologic Cycle
- The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
- -- Evapotranspiration
- The combined process of evaporation and transpiration through which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere.
- -- Infiltration
- The process by which water enters the soil from the surface.
- -- Water Balance Equation
- An equation that relates the input, output, and storage of water in a hydrologic system.
- -- Watershed
- A land area that drains precipitation to a common outlet.
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