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Which branch of natural science is concerned with the Earth and other astronomical objects, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time?
Which branch of natural science is concerned with the Earth and other astronomical objects, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time?
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology (correct)
Which branch of geology determines the absolute ages of rocks?
Which branch of geology determines the absolute ages of rocks?
- Mineralogy
- Crystallography
- Geochemistry (correct)
- Petrology
What does geology determine at a given location?
What does geology determine at a given location?
- The relative ages of rocks (correct)
- The structure of the Earth
- The mineralogical composition of rocks
- The absolute ages of rocks
What is the integration of geology with Earth system science and planetary science called?
What is the integration of geology with Earth system science and planetary science called?
What do geologists study in order to gain insight into the history of rock formation?
What do geologists study in order to gain insight into the history of rock formation?