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title: "Geologist"
description: "You study rocks and how the Earth is built."
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# Geologist

You study rocks and how the Earth is built.

The ground under your feet has a story, and a geologist reads it in the rocks. Maps help you know exactly where each rock and mountain sits.

Category: Science & Research
Page: https://lightmysky.com/careers/geologist

## Subjects it draws on

- [Science](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science)
- [Geography](https://lightmysky.com/learn/geography)
- [Mathematics](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics)

## The topics behind it

- [Tectonic Plates](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/tectonic-plates-mt_XrvPx5kUfO): The giant plates of rock are what you study most.
- [Shapes of land and water](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/shapes-of-land-and-water-mt_KsKLVW_ssY): You learn how mountains, valleys, and rivers form.
- [Properties of rocks](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/properties-of-rocks-mt_R6YoRXkRxS): You test whether a rock is hard, soft, or heavy.
- [Finite Resources & Recycling](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/finite-resources-and-recycling-mt_0e5rZxbAeR): You learn which rocks and metals will run out one day.
- [Thematic Maps and GIS](https://lightmysky.com/learn/geography/thematic-maps-and-gis-mt_khsAUcwLke): Special maps show what lies deep under the ground.
- [Measurable attributes of objects](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/measurable-attributes-of-objects-mt_NtJYlJdUe9): You measure how big, heavy, or hard each rock is.

## Areas it leans on

- Science: Volcanoes & Earthquakes
- Science: Earth's Systems
- Science: Matter & Materials
- Geography: Maps & Globes
- Mathematics: Measurement