Abstract:
Geology (Geo, Geos = the earth) is a science that deals with the
history of the earth and its life as recorded in the rocks. Geology
utilizes the principles of physics, chemistry, astronomy, zoology, botany, and others in its studies. There are many specialties or fields of study in geology, such as:
Structural geologythe form, arrangement, and internal structure of rocks
Physical geologycauses and processes of geological change
Historical geologytime-arranged account of the events of the earth's past
Mineralogystudy of the earth's chemical compounds
Paleontologystudy of life forms through fossils
Economic geologystudy of earth materials of commercial value and many others
