Understanding the Elements of Geology
Geology Some people always wonder what geology is. Well, geology is the study of the earth. Geology also means what is in the earth such as rocks, mountains, and rivers. Not only that but also how things occur like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Geology is important to us because it helps us discover new things about the earth and help us predict when things are going to occur. Some careers in geology are paleontologist, geochemist and hydrologist. What is a paleontologist? A paleontologist is a person who studies ancient life and ecosystems. Paleontologist also study fossils to determine organisms. But there is more than one kind of paleontologist like micropaleontology, human paleontology, and paleoecology etc. A micropaleontologist study microscopic fossils. A human paleontologist study prehistoric human and proto-human fossils. And paleoecologists study the ecology and the climate of the past. Another geology job is geochemists. A geochemist study geochemical reactions in the rocks and water. Geochemist must understand this information and use it to make decisions about a range of industrial and scientific research applications. They help discover new things about the earth’s crust and its oceans. Geochemists try to explain the process of mantle convection, the formation of planets and the origins of granite and basalt. The last geology job is a hydrologist. A hydrologist is a person who studies surface water flow. Hydrology has evolved as a science in response to the need to understand the complex water system of the earth and help solve water problems. There need to be hydrologist in the world because water is one of the many resources in the world that we depend on. Hydrologists apply scientific knowledge and mathematical principles to solve water-related problems in society: problems of quantity, quality and availability. All the geology jobs in the world mean a lot to us. They help us discover new things in the earth. Without any