Geology is termed as the study of the Earth, the materials of which it is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes or reactions acting upon them. The presentation focuses on types of Geology, what do Geologists do, career in Geology, employment outlook, etc.

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2. What is GEOLOGY?
Geology is termed as the study of the
Earth, the materials of which it is
made, the structure of those
materials, and the processes or
reactions acting upon them.
Geologists generally use a wide
variety of methods to understand the
Earth's structure and evolution,
including including field work, rock
description, geographical techniques,
etc.
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3. Geologists generally use a wide variety of methods to understand the
Earth's structure and evolution, including field work, rock description,
geophysical techniques, etc.
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TYPES OF GEOLOGY
1. Physical Geology: study of
the physical features of the
earth. It involves study of
volcanoes, earthquakes, etc.

4. 2. Historical Geology: study of the history of the earth. They also
study the changes in life throughout time.
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5. WHAT DO GEOLOGISTS DO ?
1. Geologists study earth’s
structure and materials:
geologists study the materials or
minerals present in the earth like
oil, metals, non-metals, etc. they
conduct researches to locate
different types of rocks present
in the earth.
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6. Types of Accounting
2. Geologists study earth’s
history: geologists study
the climatic changes taking
place across the earth,
comparing them to past
climatic changes. It is
important to learn these
things for future.
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7. 3. Geologists study earth’s
processes: geologists study the
natural processes taking place like
volcanoes, earthquakes, etc. which
can be hazardous to people and the
environment. The study of these
processes helps us figure out the
necessary preventions.
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8. GEOLOGY AS A CAREER
This is the finest career choice for
someone who's interested and
concerned with Earth's natural
resources. Geologists usually study
Earth's structures and materials, as well
as the processes that affect them over
time.
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9. Education requirements may vary
according to a candidate's career path,
but a bachelor's degree is the minimum
requirement to work as a geologist.
Geology graduates, with a strong
academic background and good grades
have no trouble finding employment if
they are willing to move to a location
where work is available.
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10. Employment outlook
Lately, starting salaries for
geologists have ranged from
$50,000 to $100,000 per year. It
has been predicted that the
number of geology job openings
will exceed the number of
students graduating from geology
programs.
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11. There are varied career paths
within geology in which a student
can specialise, according to his
preferences like: -
Specialisation in geology
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12. •Economic Geology
•Economic geology
•Geochemistry
•Marine geology
•Engineering
geology, etc.
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Some facts about geology
•The largest lake in the world is a
saltwater lake, commonly termed as
the Caspian Sea.
•The mining of rocks for their metal
has been one of the most important
things in human advancement.
•A group of minerals held together
make up rocks.

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•The Niagara Falls is moving
upstream at a rate of about 300 feet
every century.
•The biggest hole ever dug by man
using hand tools, can be found at
Kimberley, South Africa.
•The study of geology also includes
studying the ocean floor.
•Mt. Rushmore is made out of a big
igneous rock.

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