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Q: The science that deals with the occurrence, circulation and distribution of water of the earth and the earth's atmosphere is known as______.
  • A. environment
  • B. oceanography
  • C. hydrology
  • D. hydraulics
Correct Answer: Option C - Hydrology–The occurrence, distribution and movement of water on earth including that in the atmosphere and below the surface of the earth is defined as hydrology. • Except for deep ground water, the total water supply of earth is in constant circulation from earth to atmosphere and back to earth. • The process of transfer of moisture from the atmosphere to the earth in form precipitation, conveyance of precipitated water by streams and rivers to ocean and lakes etc. known as hydrological cycle. Precipitation (P) = Evaporation (E) + Runoff (R)
C. Hydrology–The occurrence, distribution and movement of water on earth including that in the atmosphere and below the surface of the earth is defined as hydrology. • Except for deep ground water, the total water supply of earth is in constant circulation from earth to atmosphere and back to earth. • The process of transfer of moisture from the atmosphere to the earth in form precipitation, conveyance of precipitated water by streams and rivers to ocean and lakes etc. known as hydrological cycle. Precipitation (P) = Evaporation (E) + Runoff (R)

Explanations:

Hydrology–The occurrence, distribution and movement of water on earth including that in the atmosphere and below the surface of the earth is defined as hydrology. • Except for deep ground water, the total water supply of earth is in constant circulation from earth to atmosphere and back to earth. • The process of transfer of moisture from the atmosphere to the earth in form precipitation, conveyance of precipitated water by streams and rivers to ocean and lakes etc. known as hydrological cycle. Precipitation (P) = Evaporation (E) + Runoff (R)