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Geology

/dʒiˈɑlədʒi/
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(noun) The science that studies the structure of the Earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

Tom cheated on the geology exam.
Geology is divided into various branches such as mineralogy, petrology, and physical geology.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In my ____ class, we learned about the different types of rocks and how they are formed over time.

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