What is the primary focus of physical geology?

Geology Concepts and Applications

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The study of fossils
The study of Earth's materials and processes
The study of celestial bodies
The study of ancient civilizations
2.
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Which branch of geology deals with the study of crystal forms and properties?
Sedimentology
Geomorphology
Hydrogeology
Crystallography
3.
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What does sedimentology focus on?
The study of volcanic activity
The study of earthquakes
The study of water cycles
The study of sediment and sedimentary rocks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which branch of geology is concerned with the study of earthquakes?
Geomorphology
Vulcanology
Paleontology
Seismology
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which branch of geology would you study if you are interested in volcanoes?
Hydrogeology
Crystallography
Paleontology
Vulcanology
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does paleontology study?
The movement of tectonic plates
The chemical composition of minerals
The study of ancient organisms through fossils
The formation of mountains
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is an understanding of physics important in geology?
To analyze biological fossils
To study the chemical composition of rocks
To understand the mathematical models of geological processes
To comprehend the physical processes affecting Earth
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