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Geologist
A Geologist (/dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/) is a scientist who studies the solid, liquid, and gaseous matter that constitutes the Earth and other terrestrial planets, as well as the processes that shape them. Geologists usually engage in studying geological phenomena such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and erosion.
Etymology
The term "Geologist" comes from the Greek words "γῆ" (ge, "earth") and "-λογία" (-logia, "study of, discourse").
Related Terms
- Geology: The science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
- Mineralogy: The branch of geology that studies the chemical composition, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals.
- Seismology: The scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies.
- Paleontology: The scientific study of the history of life on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.
- Petrology: The branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, distribution and alteration of rocks.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Geologist
- Wikipedia's article - Geologist
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