Careers In Geography
- Hydrologist
Introduction
Hello there, and welcome to our presentation! This
presentation will focus on hydrologists. The very people who
study the water all around us. In this presentation we will be
diving into this career to help you better understanding
visualize what it entails! So just sit back relax and enjoy!
Table of Contents
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Roles and
Responsibilities of a
Hydrologist
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Subject Requirements
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Salary Range of a
Hydrologist
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Activities Associated
with Hydrologists
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Short Activity
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ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A
HYDROLOGIST
Roles and Responsibilities Of a
Hydrologist
Some roles and responsibilities of a hydrologist include:
● Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as volume
and stream flow.
● Collect water and soil samples to test for certain
properties, such as the pH or pollution levels.
● Analyze data on the environmental impacts of pollution,
erosion, drought, and other problems.
Roles and Responsibilities Of a
Hydrologist
● Determining the best means of water maintenance,
conservation and management.
● Making use of historical data on water usage.
● Modeling data to predict the occurrences of floods,
pollution and water scarcity.
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SALARY RANGE OF A
HYDROLOGIST
SALARY RANGE OF A
HYDROLOGIST
● The average hydrologist gross salary in Jamaica is $3,489,130 or an equivalent
hourly rate of $1,677.
● The average Hydrologist salary in the United States is $99,611 as of August 27,
2023, but the range typically falls between $87,390 and $114,235.
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SUBJECT
REQUIREMENTS
(Prerequisites)
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
To become a(Pre-requisities)
hydrologist, you need to study subjects such as:
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English
Mathematics
Earth and Environmental Science
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geology
Computer Science
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Additionally, to become a hydrologist, a bachelor’s degree in one of the follow areas
may be required:
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Hydrology
Geoscience
Environmental Science
Engineering (with a focus on hydrology or water science)
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ACTIVITIES
ASSOCIATED WITH
HYDROLOGISTS
ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROLOGISTS
Hydrologists are typically associated with: Data Collection and
monitoring, Hydrological monitoring, hydrological modeling, flood
risk assessment and mitigation, collection of water and soil
samples to test for certain properties.
ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROLOGISTS
Data Collection and Monitoring
ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROLOGISTS
Flood Risk Assessment
ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROLOGISTS
Collection Of Water and Soil Samples
ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROLOGISTS
Hydrological Monitoring
ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROLOGISTS
Hydrological Modeling
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SHORT ACTIVITY
Questions:
Can u name at least two responsibilities
of a Hydrologist?
What are 2 of the subject requirements
needed to become one?
Questions:
What is the salary range for an
hydrologist in jamaica ?
What activity is taking place in the
picture to the right.
References
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https://www.betterteam.com/hydrologist-job-description
https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/careers-guide/hydro
logist#:~:text=Education%20%26%20Training%20for%20a%20Hydrol
ogist&text=To%20get%20into%20these%20courses,and%20physics%
20are%20normally%20required
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/hydro
logists.htm.
Thank You!
We hope you enjoyed the presentation!