Geology

[dʒɪ'ɒlədʒɪ] or [dʒɪ'ɑlədʒi]

Definition

(noun.) a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks.

Typed by Carolyn--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The science which treats: (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology. (c) Of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. See Chart of The Geological Series.

(n.) A treatise on the science.

Checker: Rowena

Definition

n. the science relating to the history and development of the earth's crust together with the several floras and faunas which have successively clothed and peopled its surface.—ns. Geolo′gian Geol′ogist.—adjs. Geolog′ic -al pertaining to geology.—adv. Geolog′ically.—v.i. Geol′ogise.—Dynamical geology the study of natural operations based on the belief that the effects of Nature's agents in the present will further interpret the records of such actions in the past; Structural geology that geology which treats of the mode in which rocks are built up in the earth's crust.

Typed by Cedric

Unserious Contents or Definition

n. The science of the earth's crust—to which doubtless will be added that of its interior whenever a man shall come up garrulous out of a well. The geological formations of the globe already noted are catalogued thus: The Primary or lower one consists of rocks bones or mired mules gas-pipes miners' tools antique statues minus the nose Spanish doubloons and ancestors. The Secondary is largely made up of red worms and moles. The Tertiary comprises railway tracks patent pavements grass snakes mouldy boots beer bottles tomato cans intoxicated citizens garbage anarchists snap-dogs and fools.

Typist: Virginia

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