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Geology helps society by providing information on Natural Resources such as minerals, oil, and water. It also informs land-use planning to minimize geological hazards like earthquakes and landslides. Additionally, geology contributes to understanding climate change by studying past climates through the analysis of rocks and fossils.

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Is there any part of geology called physical geology?

Technically, probably not. Physical science is the kind that deals with the actual, interactive world (as opposed to theoretical physics). Introductory geology textbooks are often called "PHysical Geology", as a nod to the basic, rock-based study of general geology.


What kind of scientist work with geologists to develop the geologic time scale?

Biologists, Geochemists, Petrologists, Stratigraphers and Palaeontologists all work to develop the geologic time-scale. Note that Petrology, Stratigraphy and Geochemistry are specialised forms of science that fall under the more general heading of Geology. Palaeontology lies somewhere between Geology and Biology.


What is specific gravity of rocks?

Specific gravity of rocks is a measure of the density of a rock compared to the density of water. It is an important property in geology as it helps in identifying and classifying different types of rocks based on their specific gravity. The specific gravity of a rock can be used to infer its mineral composition and help determine its suitability for certain applications.


What kind of soil does Alaska have?

Alaska's soil composition varies across the state, but generally it consists of mostly mineral soils like gravel, sand, and silt due to the glacial history of the region. Organic soils like peat and muck are also present in wetland areas. The soil fertility and characteristics can differ depending on the region and local geology.


How is physical geology and historical geology different?

Geography and history are related because geography helps us to understand what an area looked like and what kind of people inhabited it in the beginning of time. For example, when examining a particular battle in say, WWII, in order to fully understand why a certain order was given or why a certain action was taken, you would first need to understand the layout of the land. Basically, any decision that was made concerning travel, war, trade, settlement, etc required a knowledge of geography.