geologist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who studies the solid materials of the Earth, the rocks and minerals, and the processes by which they were formed.

  - "John is a geologist who specializes in volcanic rocks."
  - "The geologist discovered a new mineral in the mine."
  - "Geology is a science that involves studying the Earth's history and structure."

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Synonyms

geologer , geologian

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Variants

List of all variants of geologist that leads to same result
geologies , geologist , geologists , geology

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'geologia' meaning 'earth science'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known geology textbook is 'De Rerum Fossilium' by Leonardo da Vinci, published in 1502.

2. The first geological map was created by William Smith in 1815.

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Related Concepts

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1. geology: The scientific study of the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change.

2. paleontology: The branch of geology concerned with the study of fossils to determine organisms' evolution and interactions with each other and their environments.

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Culture

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Geologists have made significant contributions to various fields, including understanding natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and the exploration of natural resources such as oil and minerals.

How to Memorize "geologist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a lab coat, carrying a hammer and chisel, studying rocks in a quarry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the Earth, rocks, and minerals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Geologists are 'Rock Stars' of science.

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