I need to have an idea about the work of a Geologist. Any Geologists out here?
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Geologists do a lot of things:\n- Study rocks and sediments to understand the source and composition \n- Explore regions for oil (petroleum geologists), minerals (exploration geologists) and water (Hydrogeologists)\n- Study past present and future climate (paleoclimatologists)\n- Study fossils (paleontologists)\n- Study the way rocks form and deform (Structural geologists)\n- Study earthquakes (seismologists/geophysicists)\n- Work for oil, mininng and governement agencies\n- Work for environmental organizations\n- Work for drilling, construction or development agencies\netc
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click here.\nhttp://www.geology.enr.state.nc.us
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woohoo geology... lets see if I remember anything...\n\nOkay here is a basic thing, the composition of rocks, especially it's silicate level, can tell us much about the molten/semimolten layers of Earth.... Okay I was enver very good in this subject, so look here...\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
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Igneous, they tell us a lot about what the age of the Earth and location of the poles.\n\nSedimentary, tell us the climate of an area and preserve fossils.\n\nMetamorphic, they look cool but are hard to tell anything from.  Their general location tells us of orogenies and faults.\n\nAll rocks are important and different geologists study different things.  Oil bearing shale is important to some geologist since if we can figure out an economical method of extraction we wouldn't be dependent on other countries for oil.\n\nGeology is like a big puzzle, and it's interesting seeing how the pieces fit together.
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I don't know how to explain why we go in different directions in life, but rocks and minerals were always an interest to me. I love the outdoors, and prospecting. Knowledge of both and enjoying what you do makes it nice in life.
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geologist, archaeologist, inspirational speaker, engineer, private eye, sales
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geology, geography, engineering, hydrology, chemistry, palentology
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...Junyong, you sure seem to have a habit of passing all your homework assignment onto us - hoping that we will do it all for you, so that you can simply copy and paste it directly into your worksheets ! \nYou MUST learn to do your homework by yourself, dear - because others will not be around to help you in your final examinations, and you will also be having no first-hand knowledge of what can be found where !\n'Science fiction' is a highly technical field, and the current market rates for even the shortest (but technically correct) piece are around US $ 500/- ! Nobody is going to bother write one for you - in return for the points they get !\n...I'll give you some tips, though : Geology is the science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks. So, you could write a tale about a rare piece of rock that a child accidentally finds in their garden - which has an unusual gleam. The child's parents think it must be a semi-precious stone - and take it to be evaluated by a jeweller. He tests it, looks shocked, and secretly phones up the Space Research people. They come, examine it, and look even more shocked : The secret is finally revealed - that it is NOT from our Earth at all - but a unique specimen that must have come from a meteor [speedily flying fragment of rock, which has broken off from some other planet !]. \n...Since they already have samples from the Moon and Mars, the scientists feel certain that this stone is NOT from either - as its constituents are different. \n...Then where is it from ? And how did it fall into the garden of this child's home ? Have any other such pieces been found, or reported ?    \n....The answer comes from the least expected source !....\n...I've given you the outline. Now, be a dear, write the story in your own words, and give it a surprising ENDING - to show how clever and imaginative you really are. \n[On purpose, I've not ended the story !]\n...Best of Luck, dear.
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I'm a geologist who has taught geology and earth science at the high school and college level. Why do you ask? \n\nYou can find most of my answers over in science and math, and in earth sciences. I'll be happy to watch for your questions and help if I can.
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A mineralogist simply stated is someone who studies minerals.\n\nMinerals can include anything from diamonds & other gems (precious & semi-precious) to rock forming minerals such as quartz & feldspar.
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You don't say what country or what level, like undergraduate or graduate?\n\nI ran a Google search and found over 1 million hits:\nhttp://www.google.com/search?q=geology+scholarship\n\nIt appears there are lots of them out there. Most graduate schools will offer quite a bit of assistance to their students, including salary if you are willing to be a teaching assistant or research assistant. At the undergraduate level you can often get academic scholarships that are not specific to geology. Many undergraduate schools will offer work-study which will help you earn money for expenses and tuition. Good luck to you.
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I love gardening. What wonderful question. For a science garden, display a star shaped flower for astronomy, some rock moss for geology, sea shells for oceanography, and a t-rex for paleontology. Oh, and don't forget to throw in a naked Ken and Barbie for anthropology. Have fun. Use your imagination. Hmmmm, how could you display archeology? maybe a mummified Skipper doll.
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http://www.atlas.keystone.edu/research/geology/03HistoricalGeology.htm\n\nThere's a start, just search for the word pennsylvania on the site.\n\nHere's some on the cambrian:\nhttp://www.paleoportal.org/time_space/state.php?state_id=9&period_id=16
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You can type in geomorphology and use the various terms in a search engine.\nYou could read your Geology 101 text book.
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I have to admit im not too clued up on the geology of Maryland, however over here in the UK we have in the Mendip Hills something which resembles Obsidian but in fact its not. On a university field trip we went to an old smelt, where the guys used to smelt Limestone and the result was this black shiny stuff that looked identical to Obsidian. The stuff was strewn all over the place in big heaps. Confused the 'ell out of us students initially until we were told the what it actually was. I wish I could remember more about it but then again uni was a bit of a blur!
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Your best course would be to visit such an industry and/or ask someone that currently works in that field.  I know you can study Geology for oil related work.  Obviously, chemistry for the other.  Good Luck!
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visit  http://webmineral.com/ you can learn what you want with details from there, I sometimes use this site