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Geology for Engineers, Geology - Coggle Diagram
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Geology
Branches of Geology
Historical Geology
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Geochronology
the science of determining the age of rocks, fossils, and sediments
Physical Geology
Volcanology
Study of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions; their
processes, dynamics, and characteristics
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Engineering Geology
applies geological data, techniques, and principles to the study of rock and soil surfaces for the purpose of engineering design and construction
Mining Geology
the study of the Earth's resources (such as minerals, metals, and fossil fuels) from discovery through to exploitation
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Minerology
study of minerals, their composition, structure,
properties, and the processes that lead to their formation
Petrology
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covers igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks
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Geochemistry
the study of the chemical composition of the Earth and its rocks and minerals, as well as the chemical processes and reactions that govern the composition of rocks and soils
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Deals with application of geology for a safe, stable, and economic design and construction of a civil engineering project
Application of geological knowledge in planning,
designing and construction of civil engineering projects
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the study of Earth, its origin and history, the processes that shape it, and the resources that could be obtained from it
Greek word,
Geo = Earth; logos = science