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Consists of particles derived from the weathering of other rocks. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Geo, Logos, Geology and more.
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Geology is about understanding the evolution of Earth through time. It is about discovering resources such as metals and energy, and minimizing the environmental implications of our use of resources. It is about learning to mitigate the hazards of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and slope failures.
Biology is a science, but what exactly is science? What does the study of biology share with other scientific disciplines? We can define science (from the Latin scientia, meaning “knowledge”) as knowledge that covers general truths or the operation of general laws, especially when acquired and tested by the scientific method.
Explain what geology is, how it incorporates the other sciences, and how it is different from the other sciences. Discuss why we study Earth and what type of work geologists do. Define some of the properties of a mineral and explain the differences between minerals and rocks.
Rather than viewing geology as an isolated system, earth system scientists study how geologic processes shape not only the world but all the spheres it contains. They study how these multidisciplinary spheres relate, interact, and change in response to natural cycles and human-driven forces.
