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What is the process of removal of excess water from the surface of the earth?
What is the process of removal of excess water from the surface of the earth?
- Drainage (correct)
- Erosion
- Condensation
- Evaporation
What is the term for the area of land from which water drains into a specific river, lake, or other body of water?
What is the term for the area of land from which water drains into a specific river, lake, or other body of water?
- Estuary
- Plateau
- Aquifer
- Watershed (correct)
Which of the following is a human-made drainage system?
Which of the following is a human-made drainage system?
- Canal (correct)
- River
- Lake
- Pond
Which social science discipline may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories?
Which social science discipline may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories?
Which group of social scientists use methods resembling those of the natural sciences as tools for understanding society?
Which group of social scientists use methods resembling those of the natural sciences as tools for understanding society?
Which academic discipline was the original 'science of society' in the 18th century?
Which academic discipline was the original 'science of society' in the 18th century?
Which academic discipline is NOT considered a part of social science according to the text?
Which academic discipline is NOT considered a part of social science according to the text?
In modern academic practice, what approach do researchers often take, according to the text?
In modern academic practice, what approach do researchers often take, according to the text?
Flashcards
Drainage
Drainage
The process of removing excess water from the Earth's surface via natural or artificial means.
Watershed
Watershed
An area of land where all water flows to a common outlet such as a river, lake, or ocean.
Canal
Canal
A human-constructed channel used for conveying water for irrigation, transportation, or drainage.
Anthropology
Anthropology
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Positivist social scientists
Positivist social scientists
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Sociology
Sociology
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Biology
Biology
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Eclectic Approach
Eclectic Approach
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Study Notes
Hydrological Processes
- The process of removal of excess water from the surface of the earth is called drainage.
Geography
- A watershed or catchment area refers to the area of land from which water drains into a specific river, lake, or other body of water.
Human-Made Systems
- A sewer system is a human-made drainage system.
Social Sciences
- Sociology may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories.
Positivist Approach
- Positivist sociologists use methods resembling those of the natural sciences as tools for understanding society.
History of Social Science
- Sociology was the original 'science of society' in the 18th century.
Academic Disciplines
- Engineering is NOT considered a part of social science.
Research Approaches
- In modern academic practice, researchers often take an interdisciplinary approach.
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