Environmental geology
science of the practical application of geology in environmental problems.
Environmental geology is a type of science that focuses on solving environmental problems.[1][2] Environmental geology includes studying the Earth with geomorphology and dealing with industrial and domestic waste disposal.[3] This is to lower the effects of pollution. It is also for managing natural resources such as fossil fuels, minerals and water.[4]
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References
change- ↑ Paul G. Marinos, Engineering Geology and the Environment, Volume 4 (Lisse, The Netherlands: A.A. Balkema, 2001), p. 3664
- ↑ "GEO 101 Environmental Geology". Stony Brook University. Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ "What Does an Environmental Geologist Do?". EnvironmentalScience.org. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ "What's the Difference between Geology and Environmental Science?". Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.