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What distinguishes hydrology from hydraulics?
What distinguishes hydrology from hydraulics?
- Hydrology focuses on the mechanical properties of water, while hydraulics focuses on the physical and chemical properties of water
- Hydrology focuses on the origin of water, while hydraulics focuses on the reaction of water with the environment
- Hydrology focuses on the occurrence, circulation, and distribution of water on Earth, while hydraulics focuses on the relation of water to living things
- Hydrology focuses on water in land masses, while hydraulics focuses on water in pipes or channels (correct)
Which question would hydrology be more concerned with?
Which question would hydrology be more concerned with?
- How much water is coming (correct)
- How fast is the water
- How high is the water going to get
- How would the flow change if a levee is built
Which question is more likely to be answered by hydraulics?
Which question is more likely to be answered by hydraulics?
- How often does that much flooding occur
- How high is the water going to get (correct)
- How much water is coming
- What areas are prone to flooding
What does hydraulics primarily focus on?
What does hydraulics primarily focus on?
What aspect of water does hydrology primarily study?
What aspect of water does hydrology primarily study?
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Hydrology
Hydrology
Studies water in land masses, focusing on its properties and distribution.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics
Deals with the mechanical properties of water, particularly in pipes or channels.
Hydrology's Primary Concern
Hydrology's Primary Concern
Focuses on the amount of water available and its distribution.
Hydraulics' Primary Focus
Hydraulics' Primary Focus
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Hydrology's Study Focus
Hydrology's Study Focus
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