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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.
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5-8 Biology, Ecology, Chemistry,
Conservation, Earth Science,
Oceanography
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Hydrologist
A hydrologist measures the stream flow in a tributary to the Coeur d'Alene
River.
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