GEOL 291 Lecture 1: Introduction to Water Resources
13 Nov 2020
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The science dealing with the occurrence, circulation, distribution, and properties of the waters of the earth and its atmosphere. Study of hydrologic processes that operate at or near the surface. Chemistry of water in rivers and lakes, both of pollutants and natural solutes. Study of the transfer of water and energy between land and water body surfaces and the lower atmosphere. Study of interactions of living organisms and the hydrologic cycle. Covers water storage in the form of reservoirs and flood protection. Assessing export of sediment and nutrients from fields to water systems. Assessing impacts of natural and human induced environmental change on water resources. Designing urban drinking water and sewer systems. Determining the water balance for a region. Water is linked to the development of every system. Drinking, hygiene, food production, power generation, etc. Health of the environment is a function of quantity and quality of water. Complex society - advanced state of ymans.
