geology

ge·ol·o·gy | \ jē-ˈä-lə-jē

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plural geologies

Definition of geology

1a : a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks

b : a study of the solid matter of a celestial body (such as the moon)

2 : geologic features the geology of Arizona

3 : a treatise on geology

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learning about the geology of Hawaii

Recent Examples on the Web The journey continues with the process of assessing the conditions of the property – weather and climate, soil and geology, and air and water circulation. — Sally Peterson, oregonlive, "Garden book review: ‘Spirit of Place: The Making of a New England Garden’," 5 July 2020 Lauret Savoy explores how the unfolding history and concept of race in the United States have marked her—as a historian and environmental studies and geology—and the land itself. — Rachel King, Fortune, "10 books on American history that actually reflect the United States," 4 July 2020 Those volcanoes are a reminder that geology has the last word. — Eliot Bush, Scientific American, "The Meaning of Time in the Place where Humanity's Earliest Ancestors Arose," 27 June 2020 The Addison couple couldn’t find Starburst candies to melt together for an at-home geology experiment. — Dallas News, "COVID-19 pushes parents online for STEM resources," 23 June 2020 The many strong temblors are caused in part by the area’s complex geology—a furious collection of tectonic forces that primes Oaxaca for intense seismic activity. — National Geographic, "Why the Oaxaca earthquake made buildings sway hundreds of miles away," 23 June 2020 Using its suite of scientific instruments, Perseverance will also study and characterize Mars' climate and geology. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "NASA's Perseverance rover will launch to Mars next month with a global tribute to health care workers," 20 June 2020 The museum features paleontology, Ordovician geology, ice age mammals, Native American history and the chronology of science at Big Bone. — Charles Infosino, Cincinnati.com, "Strapped for cash? Check out these free family-friendly venues in Cincinnati," 16 June 2020 This is an actual topic of considerable debate in geology, with arguments going both ways. — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, "Plate tectonics vs. erosion—what sets the height of a mountain range?," 13 June 2020

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8 Jul 2020

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“Geology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geology. Accessed 11 Jul. 2020.

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geology

noun

English Language Learners Definition of geology

: a science that studies rocks, layers of soil, etc., in order to learn about the history of the Earth and its life

: the rocks, land, processes of land formation, etc., of a particular area

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geology

ge·ol·o·gy | \ jē-ˈä-lə-jē

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Kids Definition of geology

1 : a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks

2 : the geologic features (as mountains or plains) of an area

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