geology
/dʒiˈɒlədʒi/noun
उच्चारण जिऑलजी
भूविज्ञान
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the scientific study of the earth, its rocks and how they were formed
भूविज्ञान
- She studied geology and now works with a mining company.
- Geology helps engineers choose safe sites for dams.
- Geology teaches us how mountains and valleys are formed.
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- She is doing a degree in geology.
- He teaches geology at the local university.
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the rocks and physical features of a particular area
(किसी क्षेत्र की) भू-संरचना
- the geology of the Deccan plateau
- The geology of the Himalayas is still being studied.
- The geology of the area makes it rich in minerals.
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- The geology of the Ganga plain is quite different from that of the hills.
- They studied the geology of the island before building the road.
◇Word family
geologist noungeological adj.
?Which word?
Keep the -ology set together: biology, zoology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, archaeology.
-ology वाला समूह याद रखिए: biology, zoology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, archaeology।
⌂Word origin and word building
Geo- means earth: geography, geometry.
Geo- का अर्थ पृथ्वी है, जैसे geography और geometry में।
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The study of the earth and its rocks.
'पृथ्वी और चट्टानों का अध्ययन' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।