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geology

Pronunciation: [dʒiˈɑːlədʒi]

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Context: "science"

(noun) the study of the Earth, its rocks, and the processes that shape it over time. Geology helps us understand how the Earth has changed and what it's made of, like looking at a big puzzle of the Earth's history.

Example

In geology class, we learned about different types of rocks and how mountains are formed.

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She didn't enjoy geology because she found it too difficult to understand the concepts.

Example

What interesting facts did you learn in your geology lessons?

Context: "earth sciences"

(noun) the branch of science that focuses on the physical structure and substance of the Earth, including its history and the processes that act on it. This can include studying earthquakes, volcanoes, and fossils.

Example

The geology of the area shows that it was formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.

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He was not very interested in the geology of the region and preferred studying biology instead.

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Can you explain how geology helps us predict earthquakes?

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