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ge·ol·o·gy
 geology
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geologies |
| definition 1: |
the study of the physical structure, composition and development of the earth or other solid astronomical bodies, esp. with regard to rocks.
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the aspects of a particular place, planet, or the like that pertain to geology.
the geology of the Rocky Mountains |
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geologist (n.) |
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a broader category that includes geology |
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science |
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some activities in geology |
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collect, measure |
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some kinds of geology |
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marine, physical, terrestrial |
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some parts of geology |
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paleontology, plate tectonics |
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some processes studied in geology |
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erosion, eruption |
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some things that affect geology |
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earthquakes, glaciers, gravity, precipitation, time, volcanoes, water, waves, wind |
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some tools used in geology |
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altimeter, binoculars, chisel, compass, flashlight, hammer, laser, magnifying glass, map, pick, radar, seismograph |
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