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geomorphology, morphology
the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
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hydrology
the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation
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seismology
the branch of geology that studies earthquakes
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volcanology, vulcanology
the branch of geology that studies volcanoes
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magnetics, magnetism
the branch of science that studies magnetism
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geodesy
the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points
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plate tectonic theory, plate tectonics, tectonics
the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust
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lithology, petrology
the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
