| Job Title |
Geologist |
| Job Description |
Studies Composition, Structure, And History Of Earth's Crust:
Examines Rocks, Minerals, And Fossil Remains To Identify And
Determine Sequence Of Processes Affecting Development Of Earth.
Applies Knowledge Of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, And
Mathematics To Explain These Phenomena And To Help Locate
Mineral, Geothermal, And Petroleum Deposits And Underground
Water Resources. Studies Ocean Bottom. Applies Geological
Knowledge To Engineering Problems Encountered In Construction
Projects, Such As Dams, Tunnels, And Large Buildings. Studies
Fossil Plants And Animals To Determine Their Evolutionary
Sequence And Age. Prepares Geologic Reports And Maps, Interprets
Research Data, And Recommends Further Study Or Action. May
Specialize In Area Of Study And Be Designated Geomorphologist
(profess. & Kin.); Oceanographer, Geological (profess. & Kin.);
Photogeologist (profess. & Kin.). May Conduct Or Participate In
Environmental Studies And Prepare Environmental Reports.
Workers Applying Principles Of Rock And Soil Mechanics For
Engineering Projects May Be Designated Geological Engineer
(profess. & Kin.). Workers Applying All Branches Of Geologic
Knowledge To Conditions That Affect Planning, Design,
Construction, Operation And Safety To Engineering Projects May
Be Designated Engineering Geologist (profess. & Kin.).
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