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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A hydrologist is most likely to study pollution in ____
A
lakes
B
oil
C
atmosphere
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hydrologists study how water moves across and through the Earth’s crust. They study how rain, snow, and other forms of precipitation impact river flows or groundwater levels, and how surface water and groundwater evaporate back into the atmosphere or eventually reach the oceans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both the hydrologist and oceanographer are concerned with water pollution and decontamination. The oceanographer will study all aspects of marine life, not just the water. Hydrologists, on the other hand, are concerned only with water and how availability of water and use of water impact the environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water pollution refers to harmful substances released into surface or ground water, either directly or indirectly. Hydrologic impacts refers to changes in surface (streams and rivers) and groundwater flows.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: So where would a hydrologist be most likely to be studying pollution? Hydrologists would be looking at pollution in streams, wells, rivers, lakes, oceans, and other bodies of water.

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