Hydrology & Wate ...

Life on this planet is possible due to the presence of water, hydrology is the study of the water cycle and its actions. The relationship of hydrology to climate change is essential to learn as it has an obvious impact on environmental sustainability. This unit emphasizes surface processes and watershed responses. Hydrologic science has both basic and applied aspects. Basic or pure hydrology relates to questions about the role of water in natural processes, such as shaping the surface of the Earth, the water cycle and impact of the water on society. Applied hydrology relates to using scientific knowledge as the basis for making informed decisions concerning water allocation and protection of natural resources. It covers both pure and applied uses of hydrology, with a special emphasis on the interfaces between hydrology and environmental sciences.