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Some work in oil and gas exploration, mineral exploration, the extractive industries (mining and quarrying) and for civil engineering consultancies and contractors.
Geologists are not primarily map makers, but they often use maps as important tools in their work. Geologists study the Earth's structure, composition, and history, which may involve creating maps to visualize and communicate their findings. Geographic information systems (GIS) are commonly used by geologists to help create detailed geological maps.
Geologists can identify terranes by studying the rock types, ages, and structures of a region. Terranes often have distinct geological characteristics that differ from surrounding areas, such as unique geologic formations or the presence of specific minerals. By analyzing these features, geologists can differentiate and map out different terranes in a region.
Rocks are to geologists as stars are to astronomers.
To study earth's interior, geologist often rely on indirect methods such as evidence from seismic waves, not fossils.