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Geology definition

Geology means the science which treats of the earth in general, the earth's processes and its history, investigation of the earth's crust and the rocks and other materials which compose it, and the applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth's history, processes, constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials for the use of mankind;
Geology means the science dealing with (i) the earth and its history in general; (ii) the investigation, prediction, evaluation, and location of materials and structures which compose the earth; (iii) the natural processes that cause changes in the earth; and (iv) the application of knowledge of the earth, its processes, and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other natural materials.
Geology means the scientific and research aspects of the solid earth and its processes;

Examples of Geology in a sentence

  • Morphology and recent sediments of the lower anastomosing reaches of the Attawapiskat River, Xxxxx Bay, Ontario, Canada; Sedimentary Geology, v.37, p.295-320.

  • Statistical classification of garnets from kimberlite and associated xenoliths; Journal of Geology, v.83, no.5, p.589-607.

  • Quaternary geology of Ontario; in Geology of Ontario, Ontario Geological Survey, Special Volume 4, Part 2, p.714-904.

  • Kimberlite, base metal and gold exploration using overburden, Wawa area; Field Trip Guidebook; Institute on Lake Superior Geology 41st Annual Meeting, Marathon, 62p.


More Definitions of Geology

Geology means the science which includes the study of the earth and its origin and history. Geology includes the investigation of the earth’s constituent rocks, minerals, solids and fluids, including surface and underground waters, gases and other materials and the study of the natural agents, forces and processes which cause changes in the earth.
Geology means the science that includes the treatment of
Geology means the study of the earth, and in particular the study of the ori- gin, history and topographic form of rocks, ores and minerals, either under the ground or upon the surface, and their alteration by surface agencies, such as wind, water, ice and other agencies, and the economics of their use. [Amended by 1989 c.954 §1; 1993 c.260 §1]
Geology means the science which treats the Earth in general, the study of the physical Earth, the investigation of the Earth’s crust and the rocks and other minerals which compose it and the applied science of utilizing knowledge of the Earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials for the benefit of mankind.((m) added Dec. 16, 1992, P.L.1151, No.151)
Geology means the science concerning the earth and its history including:
Geology means the science dealing with the earth and its history; investigation, prediction and location of the materials and structures which compose it; the natural processes that cause change in the earth; and the applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials for the benefit of mankind. This definition shall not include any of the following:
Geology means the science which includes the