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What is the main focus of geology?

Investigating the mineralogical composition of rocks
Determining the age of the Earth
Describing the structure of the Earth's surface
Studying the Earth and other astronomical objects (correct)

Which branch of geology determines the absolute ages of rocks?

Paleontology
Petrology
Crystallography
Geochemistry (correct)

What does modern geology significantly overlap with?

All other Earth sciences (correct)
Astronomy
Physics
Meteorology

How do geologists chronicle the geological history of the Earth?

<p>By combining petrological, crystallographic, and paleontological tools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the integrated field that includes geology, Earth system science, and planetary science?

<p>Geoscience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Fundamentals of Geology

The main focus of geology is the study of the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes that shape it.

Branches of Geology

Geochronology is the branch of geology that determines the absolute ages of rocks.

Interdisciplinary Connections

Modern geology significantly overlaps with environmental science, ecology, biology, physics, and chemistry.

Geologic History

Geologists chronicle the geological history of the Earth using the principles of stratigraphy, which involves the study of rock layers and their sequence.

Integrated Fields

The integrated field that includes geology, Earth system science, and planetary science is known as Earth and planetary sciences.

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