Hydrogeology It is the branch of geology that deals with the study of occurrence, movement and quality of water beneath the ground surface. Groundwater/ subsurface water: The water that exists in the pore spaces and fractures in rocks and sediments beneath the earth surface. Sources of groundwater maybe precipitation, water bodies like stream, lakes etc. or irrigation. Fig: Hydrological cycle River channel Morphology River: A natural path defined by the flow of water is known as river. Rivers mostly originates from high hills or mountains. Small rivers in mountains or hills are called streams, rivulets or tributaries. When the river flows, the major geological action or the function carried by the river are erosion, transportation and deposition. Geological action of river Erosion: The process of breaking down or wearing of rock due to geomorphic agents like moving water, glaciers melt a
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