Geology
[dʒɪ'ɒlədʒɪ] or [dʒɪ'ɑlədʒi]
Definition
(noun.) a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks.
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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.
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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
Examples
- The science and description of the world on which we live are called respectively Geology and Geography. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- But we have already seen how it entails extinction; and how largely extinction has acted in the world's history, geology plainly declares. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- As early as 1747 he had been interested in geology and had seen specimens of the fossil remains of marine shells from th e strata of the highest parts of the Alleghany Mountains. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- During years of highly successful farming, during which Hutton introduced new methods in Berwickshire, he was interested in meteorology, and in geology as related to soils. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- His love of acquiring knowledge grew as he traveled, and he studied natural history, geology and chemistry. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- By these and other experiments this doubting disciple confi rmed Hutton's theory, and became one of the great founders of experim ental geology. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- He turne d his linguistic knowledge to account and furnishe d geology with a definite nomenclature. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Physical astronomy, physical geography, meteorology, ph ysics, chemistry, geology, botany, anatomy, physiology, embryology, and zo?logy were enriched by his teaching. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- But Eagles was only a quiet old gentleman, husband to Mrs. Eagles, with a taste for geology, and not tall enough to reach anybody's ears. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- He called himself a mineral surveyor, and he traveled many thousand miles yearly in connection with his calling and his interest in the study of geology. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- It occurred to Darwin that the voyage might afford material for a book on geology. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- There was a general disposition to do this on the part of the new science of geology. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Rarity, as geology tells us, is the precursor to extinction. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- Sir James Hall of Dunglass was a reluctant convert to Hutton's system of geology. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- The noble science of geology loses glory from the extreme imperfection of the record. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
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