Question

which of these fields of science is the study of the quality, distribution, and movement of water through the atmosphere, and of and inside earth? a. oceanography b. geography c. geophysics d. hydrology

Explanation:

• Oceanography focuses on oceans, not all global water movement.
• Geography is a broad field covering multiple Earth systems, not specifically water quality, distribution, and movement.
• Geophysics studies Earth's physical properties and processes, not focused on water specifically.
• Hydrology is the scientific field dedicated to studying the quality, distribution, and movement of water across all Earth systems (atmosphere, surface, subsurface).

Answer:

D. Hydrology