Introduction to Geology

Question 1

it is a branch of science dealing with study of the Earth

Answer 1

Geology

Question 2

what are the branches of geology?

Answer 2

-physical
-historical
-mineralogy
-mining
-economic
-petrology
-hydrology
-structural
-paleontology
-photo

Question 3

branches of geology that concerns civil engineering works

Answer 3

-petrology
-hydrology
-mineralogy
-physical
-structural/engineering

Question 4

it is a study of the solid Earth and the processes that change the physical landscape of the planet

Answer 4

Physical Geology

Question 5

-it is the scientific discipline that is concerned with all aspects of -minerals
-includes physical properties, chemical composition, internal crystal structure, and occurence and distribution in nature and their origins

Answer 5

Mineralogy

Question 6

it is the scientific study of rocks that deals with their composition, texture, and structure

Answer 6

Petrology

Question 7

it is the branch of geology that studies how rocks deform in response to the stresses that act within the Earth

Answer 7

Structural/Engineering Geology

Question 8

engineering program under the geological engineering

Answer 8

-civil
-mining
-petroleum
-environmental