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physical geology

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[fiz-ik-uhl-jee-ahl-uh-jee] / ˈfɪz ɪk əl dʒiˈɑl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the branch of geology dealing with the various processes by which rocks are formed or changed.


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The rest of this chapter is devoted to a brief overview of a few of the important aspects of physical geology, starting with minerals and rocks.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

He dealt likewise with physical geology, and in 1859 discussed the connexion between the accumulation of sedimentary deposits and the elevation of mountain-chains.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

There seems, then, no escape from the admission that neither physical geology, nor palæontology, possesses any method by which the absolute synchronism of two strata can be demonstrated.

From Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews by Thomas Henry Huxley

Is palæontology able to succeed where physical geology fails?

From Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews by Thomas Henry Huxley

We have said that Darwins hypothesis is the natural complement to Lyells uniformitarian theory in physical geology.

From Evolution and Ethics by Thomas Henry Huxley

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