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Geology
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Simple meaning
What does Geology mean?
Geology is the study of rocks and Earth's history.
Dictionary definition
The science that studies rocks, minerals, Earth's structure, and Earth's history.
Example sentences
Geology in a sentence
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Geology helps us understand how mountains form.
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In geology, students learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, and earthquakes.
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Geology uses evidence from Earth to explain changes that happened over long periods of time.
Synonyms
Words like Geology
earth scienceScience focused on Earth.
rock studyA simple phrase for studying rocks.
mineral scienceStudy of minerals and Earth materials.
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Practice 1
What does geology mean?
GEOLOGY means geology is the study of rocks and Earth's history.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses geology correctly?
The correct sentence shows the real meaning of geology.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to geology?
earth science is closest because it connects to the meaning of geology.
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