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geology

[ jee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

plural geologies.
  1. the 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.
  2. the study of this science.
  3. 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

  1. the scientific study of the origin, history, structure, and composition of the earth
  2. the geological features of a district or country
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

geology

/ Âáŧ-űô′ə-Âáŧ /

  1. 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.
  2. The structure of a specific region of the Earth, including its rocks, soils, mountains, fossils, and other features.

geology

  1. The science devoted to the study of the Earth , particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it.
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Derived Forms

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  • ²µ±ðˈ´Ç±ô´Ç²µ¾±²õ³Ù, noun
  • geological, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of geology1

First recorded in 1680–90; geo- + -logy
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In the next month or so a few large volcanic rocks will also be craned up to the top, to match the geology of the region, which includes a small streak of volcanic rock.

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Still, a 20-minute interview may take hours of work and shows such as a science segment on the geology of Mars require an even deeper dive.

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So Bangkok's geology would have made the ground shaking more intense.

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For any new development in the UK the local planning authority does review the geology and any potential risks.

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Paleoecology, the study of past ecosystems, employs geology and the study of fossil evidence from plants, animals or other kingdoms of life to reconstruct what it would’ve been like back then.

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