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Water diversion refers to the redirection of water from its natural course, often involving dams and reservoirs, to meet human needs such as irrigation, power generation, and municipal supply. Hydrology is the scientific study of water on Earth, focusing on its occurrence, distribution, circulation through the hydrologic cycle, and interactions with living things. It examines precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, and groundwater.123

Stream capture is a natural process where one river system diverts water from an adjacent one through fluvial erosion. Human water use has increased significantly, leading to concerns about water scarcity, which can be physical (due to limited resources) or economic (due to lack of infrastructure or mismanagement). Efforts to manage water resources include building dams, improving irrigation technologies, and promoting water conservation.45612

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  1. river - Drainage diversion by stream capture
  2. water resource
  3. Nile River - Dams and reservoirs
  4. water supply system - Surface water sources
  5. hydrologic sciences - Runoff and stream discharge
  6. hydrology
  7. water scarcity

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