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Satellite globe image of the earth showing clouds, oceans, and land surfaces.

1.1 What is geology?

ge ol o gy (Greek; geo- + -logi)

The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure

of Earth; including its

composition, features, and

physical processes, as well

as humanity's interactions

with it.