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Preferred Term:

hydrology

Definition:
A science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water, specifically the study of water on the surface of land, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere, particularly with respect to evaporation and precipitation.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Entry Terms:
  • hydrography
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/67
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