The science that deals with the occurrence, circulation and distribution of water of the earth and the earth’s atmosphere is known as __________.

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  1. oceanography
  2. hydrology 
  3. hydraulics 
  4. environment 

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Option 2 : hydrology 
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Explanation:

Hydrology:

  • Hydrology is the study of the distribution and movement of water both on and below the Earth’s surface, as well as the impact of human activity on water availability and conditions.

Hydrography:

  • Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of bodies of water and the land areas adjacent to those bodies of water.

Hydrometry:

  • Hydrometry is the monitoring of the components of the hydrological cycle including rainfall, groundwater characteristics, as well as water quality and flow characteristics of surface waters.

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