n. | 1. the study of the structure of the Earth or another planet, especially its rocks, soil, and minerals, and its history and origins 2. the rocks, minerals, and physical structure of a specific area 4. the scientific study of the structure of the Earth, the way in which it was formed, and how it has changed over time 5. the way that particular rocks or areas of the Earth’s surface are formed 1. the study of the structure of the Earth or another planet, especially its rocks, soil, and minerals, and its history and origins 2. the rocks, minerals, and physical structure of a specific area 4. the scientific study of the structure of the Earth, the way in which it was formed, and how it has changed over time 5. the way that particular rocks or areas of the Earth’s surface are formed |