geology
gb/d͡ʒiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ us/d͡ʒiˈɑləd͡ʒi/
B2
Inglês
~ 8900
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
technical
B2
entity
1
science of Earth’s rocks and history
The science that studies rocks, the Earth’s crust, and how the Earth has changed over time.
Padrão de uso:
to study [geology]; a degree in [geology]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse “geology” with “geography.” Geology is about rocks, Earth structures, and how the Earth changes over time. Geography is about places, regions, maps, and how people live in different areas. For example, you study volcanoes and rock layers in geology, but countries and cities in geography.
Sinônimos
earth science (Broader term that includes geology and related sciences like meteorology and oceanography, not just the study of rocks.)
Antônimos
biology (Contrasts as the science of living things, not the Earth’s physical materials and structure.)
Colocações
study geology
|geology degree
|geology department
|geology professor
|geology textbook
|field geology
Temas
science
|earth
|environment
|education
Exemplos
- She decided to major in geology because she loves studying rocks and volcanoes.
- Modern geology uses satellites and advanced imaging to understand how continents move.
- The conference brought together experts in geology, climate science, and oceanography.
- His research in geology focuses on how earthquakes start along fault lines.
- An introductory course in geology is required for all environmental science students.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I want to study geology at university.
- Geology helps us understand how mountains are formed.
- My brother reads many books about geology and rocks.
- In geology class, we looked at different types of stone.
- She is a geology student and often goes on field trips.
Substantivo
technical
C1
entity
2
rock structure of an area
The kinds of rocks and the rock layers that make up a certain place.
Padrão de uso:
the geology of [a place]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with surface features like rivers or roads. “The geology of an area” refers to what the land is made of inside—its rocks and layers—not its cities, roads, or people. Those are part of geography, not geology.
Sinônimos
geological structure (More formal and focused on the arrangement of rock layers and faults, not just rock types.)
Colocações
the geology of the region
|local geology
|complex geology
|regional geology
|underlying geology
Temas
science
|earth
|environment
|nature
Exemplos
- The geology of this valley makes it very prone to landslides.
- Oil companies carefully study the geology of an area before drilling.
- The island’s geology is dominated by volcanic rocks and lava flows.
- Because of the complex geology of the region, building the tunnel took many years.
- The rover sent back data on the geology of the Martian surface.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The geology of this area is mostly hard rock.
- Farmers here know the local geology is not good for deep wells.
- Scientists studied the geology of the coast before building the new port.
- The city’s geology makes earthquakes more dangerous.
- We learned about the geology of our country in class.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
geology
AFI
GB/d͡ʒiˈɑləd͡ʒi/
US/d͡ʒiˈɑləd͡ʒi/
Sílabas e tonicidade
geo - logy (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (logy)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: geology
- Plural: geologies, geology
Família de palavras
Forms
geologies
noun
Core family
Related words
geologic
adjective
Advanced or less common
geoscience
noun
geoscientist
noun
Expressões
the geology of
1/ðə d͡ʒiˈɑləd͡ʒi əv/
fixed phrase
technical
rock makeup of a place
Used before a place name to talk about the rocks and rock layers that make up that place.
Exemplos
- The geology of this region makes it rich in copper.
- Researchers are mapping the geology of the seafloor.
- The geology of the moon is very different from that of the Earth.