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In Chemistry / Middle School | 2014-09-05

How do geology and the geosphere compare?

Asked by jire

Answer (2)

Geology is one of Earth Sciences, involved in the construction, properties and history of the Earth and the processes occurring in the interior and on its surface, so that it undergoes transformation. In a broader sense geology also applies to other rocky planets. Geosphere is one of the concentric layers forming part of the globe. One of them is the core of the earth, mantle of the earth and lithosphere.

Answered by luana | 2024-06-10

Geology is the study of Earth's processes and history, while the geosphere refers specifically to the solid part of Earth, including its layers like the crust and mantle. Geology encompasses broader concepts such as geological time and processes, whereas the geosphere focuses on the physical structure of the Earth. Both are interrelated, as geology uses the geosphere's structure to understand Earth's evolution.
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Answered by luana | 2024-10-01