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geology
[jee-ol-uh-jee]
noun
plural
geologiesthe 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.
the study of this science.
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.
geology
/ dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ, ˌdʒɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /
noun
the scientific study of the origin, history, structure, and composition of the earth
the geological features of a district or country
geology
The scientific study of the origin of the Earth along with its rocks, minerals, land forms, and life forms, and of the processes that have affected them over the course of the Earth's history.
The structure of a specific region of the Earth, including its rocks, soils, mountains, fossils, and other features.
geology
The science devoted to the study of the Earth, particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it.
Other Word Forms
- ˌˈDz adverb
- ˈDZDz noun
- geological adjective
Example Sentences
There was an off-roading tour, an exploration of the geology and wildlife, stargazing and a community BBQ.
Seybold said future studies should not only consider the valley networks, but also the geology of the area that we have picked up from Mars rover missions and from observations from orbiting satellites.
Drinking water comes from different places depending on the geography and geology of regions.
That’s because some metals are naturally occurring and already present in an area as part of its geology.
Mr Osman, who held a masters degree in mining geology, had boarded the plane on the evening of 18 May 2016 for a business trip.
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