geological survey
Studying ground composition
A geological survey is a systematic examination and mapping of the rocks, minerals, and physical features of a land area.
Government agencies called geological surveys (like the U.S.
Geological Survey) conduct this work, producing maps and reports on natural resources, earthquake hazards, and groundwater.
The geological survey identified significant copper deposits in the region.
- USGSFederal earth science agency
- topographic mapChart showing terrain elevation
- mappingDiagram of correspondences
- prospectingSearching for mineral wealth
- stratigraphyStudy of rock layers
mineral · quadrangle · geomorphology · fieldwork · field camp · ground truth · exploration · petrology · tectonics · seismic activity · lithosphere · cartography · mineral deposits · natural resources · igneous rock · sedimentary rock · rock · soil
- exploratory venturesexpedition, voyage, safari, trek, quest
- map typesworld maps, city maps, street maps, highway maps, road atlas
- field reportsincident report, status report, inspection report, research findings, damage assessment
- fieldworkfieldwork, field work, field journal, field guide, field study
- resource explorationprospecting, drilling, core sampling, wildcatting, bore holes
- environmental reviewsenvironmental monitoring, environmental assessment, impact report, impact statement, EPA
geological surveyweather monitoring
Tracking atmospheric conditions
climate monitoring · weather forecast · real-time monitoring · census
survey, surveying, surveyed, geology, surveys, surveyor, geologist, geologic, mineralogy