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Match the branches of geology with their descriptions:
Match the branches of geology with their descriptions:
Physical Geology = Concerned with physical processes of the Earth and surrounding space Petrology = Studies the origin and composition of rocks Mineralogy = Focuses on the study of minerals and their properties Structural Geology = Studies the three-dimensional distribution of rock units
Match the geological studies with their primary focus:
Match the geological studies with their primary focus:
Stratigraphy = Study of rock layers and layering Paleontology = Study of ancient life and fossils Crystallography = Study of atomic arrangements in crystalline solids Mining Geology = Combines economic geology and mining engineering
Match the applications of geology with their definitions:
Match the applications of geology with their definitions:
Geology Engineering = Application of scientific principles in engineering problems Hydrology = Study of movement and quality of water on Earth Geophysics = Application of quantitative methods in physical geology Economic Geology = Study of mineral resources and their utilization
Match the geological processes with their definitions:
Match the geological processes with their definitions:
Match the types of rocks with their study branches:
Match the types of rocks with their study branches:
Match the geological terms with their meanings:
Match the geological terms with their meanings:
Match the study of geological features with their focus areas:
Match the study of geological features with their focus areas:
Match the types of geological studies with their goals:
Match the types of geological studies with their goals:
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Study Notes
Geology Overview
- Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, encompassing its surface, origin, composition, structure, and inhabitants.
- It integrates various branches to understand different aspects of the Earth system.
Branches of Geology
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Physical Geology (Geophysics)
- Examines physical processes and properties of Earth and surrounding space.
- Utilizes quantitative methods for analytical studies.
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Petrology
- Focuses on the origin, composition, distribution, and structure of rocks.
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Mineralogy
- Investigates the composition and properties of minerals.
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Structural Geology (Tectonic)
- Studies the three-dimensional distribution of rock units relative to their deformation histories.
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Stratigraphy
- Analyzes rock layers (strats) and the processes of layering (stratification).
- Primarily applicable to sedimentary and layered volcanic rock studies.
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Paleontology
- Investigates ancient life through fossils to deduce organisms' evolution and ecological interactions (paleoecology).
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Crystallography
- Experimental science focused on determining atomic arrangements in crystalline solids.
Applied Geology Disciplines
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Mining Geology
- Merges economic geology and mining engineering in resource development of defined mineral deposits.
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Geology Engineering (Geotechnics)
- Applies scientific and engineering principles to address Earth material knowledge for engineering solutions.
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Hydrology
- Studies the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth and other planets.
- Focuses on the hydrologic cycle, water resources, and environmental sustainability of watersheds.
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