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    The document is an assignment for a student describing subdivisions of geology, including: Structural geology which deals with rock structures and arrangements; Geo-physics which studies the physical processes and properties of the Earth; Exploration geology which locates commercially viable mineral resources; Mineralogy which studies the chemistry, structure and properties of minerals; and Engineering geology which applies geological knowledge to engineering problems and projects.

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    The document is an assignment for a student describing subdivisions of geology, including: Structural geology which deals with rock structures and arrangements; Geo-physics which studies the physical processes and properties of the Earth; Exploration geology which locates commercially viable mineral resources; Mineralogy which studies the chemistry, structure and properties of minerals; and Engineering geology which applies geological knowledge to engineering problems and projects.

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    The document is an assignment for a student describing subdivisions of geology, including: Structural geology which deals with rock structures and arrangements; Geo-physics which studies the physical processes and properties of the Earth; Exploration geology which locates commercially viable mineral resources; Mineralogy which studies the chemistry, structure and properties of minerals; and Engineering geology which applies geological knowledge to engineering problems and projects.

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    FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

    DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND GEOLOGICAL


    ENGINEERING
    GLEN 223
    ASSIGNMENT 1
    JESSICA THEBE
    STUDENT ID: 21000317
    QUESTION
    DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISIONS OF GEOLOGY.
    a. Structural geology
    The branch of geology that deals with the form, arrangement, and internal structure of rocks,
    and especially with the description, representation, and analysis of structures, chiefly on a
    moderate to small scale. The subject is similar to tectonics, but the latter is generally used for
    broader regional or historical phases. It is the scientific discipline that is concerned with rock
    deformation on both a large and a small scale. Its scope of the study is vast, ranging from
    submicroscopic lattice defects in crystals to fault structures and fold systems of the Earth’s
    crust.
    b. Geo-physics
    It is a subject of natural science concerned with the physical processes and physical
    properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, and the use of quantitative
    methods for their analysis. The term geophysics classically refers to solid earth applications:
    Earth's shape; its gravitational, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic fields; its internal
    structure and composition; its dynamics and their surface expression in plate tectonics, the
    generation of magmas, volcanism, and rock formation.
    c. Exploration Geology
    It is the process of finding commercially viable mineral resource and the objective is to
    locate it in the shortest possible time and at the lowest possible cost. Exploration approach
    design and the myriad activities of exploration cycle are described. The important ingredients
    of a successful exploration are (1) selection of right geological terrain, (2) optimum level of
    funding, and (3) keeping pace with the state-of-the-art exploration technology. Adoption of
    right combination of techniques is warranted to conduct exploration in a cost-effective
    manner.
    d. Mineralogy
    It is a subject of geology specializing in the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal
    structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals and mineralized artifacts.
    Specific studies within mineralogy include the processes of mineral origin and formation,
    classification of minerals, their geographical distribution, as well as their utilization.
    e. Engineering geology
    It is the application of geology to the engineering study for the purpose of ensuring that the
    geological aspects related to the site, scheme, construction, process, and maintenance of
    engineering works are recognized and taken into consideration. It is the application of
    geological knowledge to engineering problems.

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