UNDERSTANDING OF GEOLOGY

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What is GEOLOGY?
Geology is termed as the study of the Earth, the
materials of which it is made, the structure of
those materials, and the processes or reactions
acting upon them. Geologists generally use a wide
variety of methods to understand the Earth's
structure and evolution, including including field
work, rock description, geographical techniques,
etc.

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Geologists generally use a wide variety of
methods to understand the Earth's structure and
evolution, including field work, rock
description, geophysical techniques, etc.
TYPES OF GEOLOGY

1. Physical Geology study of the physical features
   of the earth. It involves study of volcanoes,
   earthquakes, etc.

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2. Historical Geology  study of the history of
the earth. They also study the changes in life
throughout time.
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WHAT DO GEOLOGISTS DO ?

1. Geologists study earths structure and materials
   geologists study the materials or minerals
   present in the earth like oil, metals,
   non-metals, etc. they conduct researches to
   locate different types of rocks present in the
   earth.

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Types of Accounting
2. Geologists study earths history geologists
study the climatic changes taking place across
the earth, comparing them to past climatic
changes. It is important to learn these things
for future.
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3. Geologists study earths processes geologists
study the natural processes taking place like
volcanoes, earthquakes, etc. which can be
hazardous to people and the environment. The
study of these processes helps us figure out the
necessary preventions.
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GEOLOGY AS A CAREER
This is the finest career choice for someone
who's interested and concerned with Earth's
natural resources. Geologists usually study
Earth's structures and materials, as well as the
processes that affect them over time.
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Education requirements may vary according to a
candidate's career path, but a bachelor's degree
is the minimum requirement to work as a
geologist. Geology graduates, with a strong
academic background and good grades have no
trouble finding employment if they are willing to
move to a location where work is available.
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Employment outlook
Lately, starting salaries for geologists have
ranged from 50,000 to 100,000 per year. It has
been predicted that the number of geology job
openings will exceed the number of students
graduating from geology programs.
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Specialisation in geology
There are varied career paths within geology in
which a student can specialise, according to his
preferences like -
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• Economic Geology
• Economic geology
• Geochemistry
• Marine geology
• Engineering geology, etc.

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Some facts about geology

• The largest lake in the world is a saltwater
  lake, commonly termed as the Caspian Sea.
• The mining of rocks for their metal has been one
  of the most important things in human
  advancement.
• A group of minerals held together make up rocks.

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• The Niagara Falls is moving upstream at a rate of
  about 300 feet every century. 
• The biggest hole ever dug by man using hand
  tools, can be found at Kimberley, South Africa.
• The study of geology also includes studying the
  ocean floor.
• Mt. Rushmore is made out of a big igneous rock.

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