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  • Geologist: Exploring Earth's Composition & Processes - Definitions
    A person who studies the Earth is called a geologist.

    However, depending on the specific aspect of the Earth they study, there are many other names:

    * Geomorphologist: Studies the Earth's surface features and their formation.

    * Petrologist: Studies rocks and their formation.

    * Mineralogist: Studies minerals.

    * Seismologist: Studies earthquakes and the Earth's interior.

    * Paleontologist: Studies fossils and ancient life.

    * Oceanographer: Studies the oceans.

    * Meteorologist: Studies the atmosphere and weather.

    * Climatologist: Studies climate and climate change.

    * Environmental Scientist: Studies the interactions between humans and the environment.

    So, "geologist" is a broad term, and there are many different specialties within the field.

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