hydrology

(noun)

the science of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on a planet's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere

Related Terms

  • percolation
  • algal bloom

Examples of hydrology in the following topics:

  • The Water (Hydrologic) Cycle

  • Exotic Species

    • For example, invasive plants can alter the fire regimen, nutrient cycling, and hydrology in native ecosystems.
  • Freshwater Biomes

    • The three shared characteristics among these types are their hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation, and hydric soils.
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