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2007-03-23 14:43:25 · 14 answers · asked by canislupus 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
In detail. What does it include?
2007-03-23 14:54:07 · update #1
Geology is the study of the earth. It has many various fields within the science which can include studying the history of the earth, minerals and rocks, water, glaciers, fossils, volcanoes, eathquakes, etc. It is a very fascinating field, especially for those you want to work ourside (at least some of the time). Many firms today hiring geologists include mining firms, geotech firms that test soils prior to construction of developments, roads, highways, dams, reservoirs, channels, etc., as well as, areas at high risk for earthquakes and landslides (or have had them), other common fields are public agencies that work with water resources (well drilling, public water, flood zones, local rivers, etc) and environmental firms who may deal with remediating contaminated soils and water. The listed sources below are various sites that list different aspects of geology.
2007-03-24 17:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by Shel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.
2. the study of this science.
3. the geologic features and processes occurring in a given region on the earth or on a celestial body: the geology of Mars; the geology of eastern Kentucky.
2007-03-23 21:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Geology is the study of the earth
2007-03-24 01:34:20 · answer #3 · answered by Lambert j 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.
2. the study of this science.
3. the geologic features and processes occurring in a given region on the earth or on a celestial body: the geology of Mars; the geology of eastern Kentucky.
2007-03-23 23:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by Aashish 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Geology is the science and study of the Earth, its composition, structure, physical properties, history and the processes that shape it.
2007-03-23 21:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sir CJ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Geology is the study of earth and its natural processes and features.
2007-03-24 08:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by Zeppfan35 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The study of earth, rocks and their varied formations and make up. Geological surveys are made to discover the formation of different strata of the rock layers within the earth's crust. It is used extensively in the exploration for oil, gas, coal and mineral ores of all kinds.
2007-03-24 00:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The study of land. Geo = land, logy=study. Like in sociology, the study of peoples within a society.
2007-03-23 21:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
geology is the study of earth
(geo means earth)
2007-03-24 11:19:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
study of the earth
composition, structure, physical charachteristics,
history and processes that shape the earth
2007-03-24 17:56:47 · answer #10 · answered by 22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋