Hydrologic Cycle

Unit - 3

Hydrologic Cycle

Learning Objectives

▶To understand the status of water on the earth

▶To learn the basic concepts of Hydrologic cycle

▶To study the different components of hydrologic cycle

Introduction

Water is one of the most important elements on the earth. All plants and animals need water for survival. Apart from drinking, water is required for domestic, agriculture, industrial purposes etc. Water is very essential for carrying out almost all economic activities. So, water is an indispensible element without which life form on the earth is not possible.