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Earth Science: Geology and Field of Study
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Earth Science: Geology and Field of Study

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What is the study of the solid Earth and the processes by which rocks change?

  • Mineralogy
  • Astrogeology
  • Geomorphology
  • Petrology (correct)
  • Which field of study investigates the shape of the Earth, its reaction to forces, and its magnetic and gravity fields?

  • Volcanology
  • Geodesy (correct)
  • Geochemistry
  • Seismology
  • What does paleontology study?

  • Sedimentary rocks and their inclusions
  • Fossil formations and recordings (correct)
  • Relief features of the Earth
  • Weather events
  • Which field of study focuses on weather events, atmospheric variables, and long-term weather conditions?

    <p>Meteorology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of chemical composition and changes that take place chemically in the solid matter of the Earth or another celestial body?

    <p>Geochemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study specifically investigates the solid features of celestial bodies such as the moon?

    <p>Astrogeology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sedimentology primarily study?

    <p>Sedimentary rocks and their inclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study focuses on relief features of the Earth or another celestial body?

    <p>Geomorphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pedology study?

    <p>Different kinds of soils and their characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does petrology specifically study?

    <p>Different kinds of rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does astrogeology primarily study?

    <p>The solid features of celestial bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of mineralogy?

    <p>Investigation of all kinds of minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of seismology?

    <p>Examination of earthquake existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does geomorphology primarily focus on?

    <p>Investigation of relief features of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of geochemistry?

    <p>Examination of chemical composition and changes in solid matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does petrology specifically study?

    <p>Different kinds of rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pedology primarily study?

    <p><strong>Pedology</strong> studies different kinds of soils and their characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of volcanology?

    <p><strong>Volcanology</strong> studies basic and special features of volcanoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sedimentology primarily focuses on the study of:

    <p><strong>Sedimentology</strong> studies sedimentary rocks and their inclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geodesy investigates:

    <p><strong>Geodesy</strong> investigates the shape of the Earth, its reaction to forces, and its magnetic and gravity fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

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