General introduction to geology
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Geology is the study of the Earth, including its composition and structure, the processes that act on it and the history of life it contains. Some of the key topics in geology are the layers within the Earth, different rock types, geological timescales, volcanoes, earthquakes, fossils, mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans, deserts and glaciers. Geology examines the formation and distribution of rocks, minerals, fossils and natural resources along with the natural hazards that can impact human civilization.
General introduction to geology
- 2. Mountains
- 3. Lakes
- 4. Rivers
- 5. Oceans
- 7. Volcanoes
- 8. Earth Quakes
- 9. Composition of earth layers Different rock types within the earth Interior of the Earth
- 10. Geological time scale Age of the earth
- 11. Igneous rocks formed from molten rocks
- 12. Rocks formed by the oceans, Rivers, lakes, deserts, wind and glaciers
- 13. Rocks formed due to high pressure and temperature
- 16. Baluchitherium: The largest land mammal
- 18. Fossils
- 25. What is Geology???? The study of Earth Earths compositionmaterial Various processes that occur within and on the earth Earths history Effect on human life Various subjects such earth quakes, glaciers, deserts, flood, volcanoes, formation of mountains, fossils, rivers, lakes and oceans are studied in Geology