geologic
/ˌdʒiəˈlɑdʒɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the study of the Earth's physical structure, history, and the processes that shape it.
- Geologic forces like earthquakes and volcanoes constantly reshape the planet.
- Scientists studied the geologic history of the canyon to understand how it formed.
- The geologic map shows the different rock layers beneath the city.
- Extremely long in duration, like the timescales used in geology.
- The erosion of this cliff will happen on a geologic timescale, not a human one.
- Fossil fuels are the result of organic matter buried over geologic ages.
- The mountains have changed very little over geologic time.
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