Definition: Hydrology, a scientific discipline concerned with the study of water, its sources and flow through bodies of land or water, and how these processes change over time. It includes both natural and anthropogenic hydrological systems such as rivers, lakes, oceans, and wetlands. The term "hydro" refers to water itself, while "lithology" describes rock formations. The word "hydrology" is derived from the Latin word "hydro-", meaning "water," and is related to water quality, which includes the amount of dissolved substances in the water, its chemical composition, and the quantity of pollutants it contains. The term "hydrol" is often used interchangeably with "hydrology" but carries a different connotation. Hydrol refers to the process by which water moves through an area, whereas hydrology typically focuses on the physical processes that occur in water bodies, such as their flow and movement. Both terms are essential components of understanding water cycle and its relationship to the Earth's system.

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Definition: Hydrology is the scientific study of water systems; its objects are rivers, lakes, wetlands, soil, groundwater, and surface waters. It includes the theory that explains how water moves between bodies of water and land. The term "hydrological" comes from the Greek words hydro means "water" and logia (from Greek -logos) which means study or knowledge. The word is used to refer to a system's processes related to water flow.

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