A1 noun Neutral

geology

/dʒiˈɒlədʒi/

Geology is the study of the Earth, the rocks it is made of, and how they change over time. It helps people understand mountains, volcanoes, and the history of our planet.

Examples

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1

I like geology because I love collecting interesting rocks.

I enjoy studying rocks and how the Earth is made.

2

The university offers a famous degree in geology.

The school has a well-known program for studying the Earth.

3

Geology is just a fancy word for studying stones.

Geology is simply the science of looking at rocks.

Word Family

Noun
geology
Adverb
geologically
Adjective
geological
Related
geologist
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'G' in Geology and the 'G' in Ground. Geology is the study of the Ground.

Quick Quiz

If you want to learn about how volcanoes are made, you should study ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: geology

Examples

1

I like geology because I love collecting interesting rocks.

everyday

I enjoy studying rocks and how the Earth is made.

2

The university offers a famous degree in geology.

formal

The school has a well-known program for studying the Earth.

3

Geology is just a fancy word for studying stones.

informal

Geology is simply the science of looking at rocks.

4

Modern geology uses satellites to track changes in the Earth's crust.

academic

Today, Earth science uses space technology to watch the ground change.

5

The mining company needs an expert in geology to find gold.

business

The business needs a rock expert to help them find precious metals.

Word Family

Noun
geology
Adverb
geologically
Adjective
geological
Related
geologist

Common Collocations

structural geology the study of how rocks are shaped
marine geology the study of the ocean floor
local geology the types of rocks in a specific area
study geology to learn about the Earth's history
geology department the office or group at a school for rock science

Common Phrases

the field of geology

the professional area of Earth science

historical geology

the study of Earth's past

environmental geology

using rock science to solve nature problems

Often Confused With

geology vs geography

Geography is about maps and where people live, while geology is about the rocks and the ground.

geology vs geometry

Geometry is a type of math about shapes, not a science about the Earth.

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Usage Notes

Use 'geology' when you are talking about the physical materials of the Earth. It is usually used as an uncountable noun.

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Common Mistakes

Students often confuse geology with geography. Remember: 'geo' means Earth, and 'logy' means study of rocks/structure.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'G' in Geology and the 'G' in Ground. Geology is the study of the Ground.

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Word Origin

From the Greek words 'geo' (meaning Earth) and 'logia' (meaning the study of).

Grammar Patterns

Singular noun Uncountable in most contexts Often used with the definite article 'the'

Quick Quiz

If you want to learn about how volcanoes are made, you should study ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: geology

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