geology
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geology
The science that deals with the structure, composition, history of formation, and processes of the Earth and its rocks.
Sie studierte Geologie, weil sie sich schon immer für Vulkane und Erdbeben interessierte.
She studied geology because she had always been interested in volcanoes and earthquakes.
geology
The specific geological nature and structure of a particular area.
Die Geologie der Alpen ist durch die Faltung von Gesteinsschichten gekennzeichnet.
The geology of the Alps is characterized by the folding of rock layers.
'Geologie' (geology) is an international word. The first part, 'Geo-', comes from Greek and means 'earth.' The second part, '-logie' (-logy), means 'teaching' or 'science.' So geology is the 'science of the Earth.'
Wörter wie Geografie oder Geometrie nutzen dieselbe Vorsilbe „Geo-“.
Words like Geografie or Geometrie use the same prefix 'Geo-'.
Words that end in '-logie' almost always refer to a science or field of study. In German, they are always feminine, so they take the article 'die' (e.g., die Biologie, die Psychologie).
Auch die Soziologie und die Archäologie sind weiblich.
Soziologie and Archäologie are also feminine.
The two meanings can be distinguished well. When 'Geologie' (geology) means a field of study, it often appears with verbs like 'studieren' (to study). When it means the nature of a place, it is often connected with a genitive or with 'von' (of/from).
Mein Bruder studiert Geologie an der Universität.
My brother is studying geology at the university.
When the nature of an area is described, 'Geologie' (geology) is often combined with adjectives like 'komplex' (complex), 'einzigartig' (unique), or 'vulkanisch' (volcanic).
Island ist bekannt für seine aktive vulkanische Geologie.
Iceland is known for its active volcanic geology.
mineralogy
Geologie takes a comprehensive look at the structure, history, and processes of the Earth and its rocks. Mineralogie focuses on the individual minerals that rocks are made of. Geologie is the appropriate term for the formation of a mountain range, while Mineralogie is the appropriate term for the properties of its minerals.
Die Geologie untersucht, wie das Gebirge und seine Gesteine entstanden sind.
Geology examines how the mountain range and its rocks formed.
Die Mineralogie untersucht, welche Eigenschaften die Minerale im Gestein des Gebirges haben.
Mineralogy examines the properties of the minerals in the mountain range's rock.
