Difference between Geomorphology and Geology

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Sunanda K. Chavan
Geology and Geomorphology are terms related to earth. In the term ‘Geomorphology’, geo means earth and morphology means outer surface. Thus, Geomorphology refers to the study of the physical features on the outer surface of the earth. Geology is a wider concept when compared with Geomorphology. Geomorphology is a subdivision under the whole domain of geology. The term geology can be defined as the study of the physical features of the earth including its mineral composition, fuels, atmosphere etc. Though both the subjects sound similar, there exist subtle differences between both of them.

Geology Course and Opportunities

Geology courses are offered through several Colleges and Universities in the country. After completion of plus two studies, one can go for three-year bachelor’s degree in Geology. Higher education programs such as M.A, M. Sc, M .Phil and PhD are also offered in Geology. The higher education allows one to have specialization in specific areas of Geology and to grab career in such areas. These courses allow one to earn a lucrative career in public sector enterprises such as Ground Water Board, Geological Survey department, Mining and Oil Companies etc. They can work in the role of

Geologist
Meteorologists
Oceanic Geologists
Geo-Chemists
Hydrologists etc
 
Geomorphology Course and Opportunities

Geomorphology course is offered as a master%u2019s course in Geology. After completing M. Sc in Geomorphology, one can go for research in the area. This helps them to build up a rewarding career in academic field. They can also work in the role of Environmental Scientist, Coordinator, Geomorphologist, etc. These professionals can find openings mainly with geological firms in the country.

Key differences between Geomorphology and Geology

Geomorphology is concerned with the morphological properties on the earth surface where as geology is concerned with the physical properties of the same.
Geomorphology studies about the highest and the lowest points of earth structures like mountains, plateau, volcano, etc where as no much studies are made under geology.

Geomorphology deals with the study of the outer surface of the earth. The study is related to the physical features of mountains, rocks and other substances found on the surface of the earth. Geology is concerned with the study of the particles and matter that makes up the earth surface.
 
Geomorphology and Geology are two words that do not differ much in their concepts, but there is a subtle difference between the two. In other words, it can be said that geology includes geomorphologic studies too. It can be said that geomorphology is a subset of geology.

Geomorphology is the study of the physical features of the Earth’s crust as related to its geological features. Morphology means outer study. It deals just with the study of the earth’s outer surface or the crust. On the other hand, geology is a branch of science that deals with all the physical features of earth including the minerals that are found in the earth and their characteristics. This is the main difference between geomorphology and geology.

Geomorphology deals with the contours and the outer study of mountains and the cross sections of rocks and other substances and forms related to the crust of the planet earth. On the other hand, geology deals with the study of the matter that makes up rocks, mountains, various types of soil and the like.

Geology deals with the study of physical properties of the planet earth. On the other hand, geomorphology deals with the study of the morphological properties of the crust of the earth. It deals with the shapes of the constituents that make up earth’s crust. It studies the difference between the cross sections of rivers and creeks. It studies the difference between the cross sections of mountains and hillocks.

Geomorphology deals with the study of highest and the lowest points of certain geographical areas too. For example, it deals with the highest and the lowest points of a plateau, highest and the lowest points of a mountain range, highest and the lowest points of a volcano, and the like.:SugarwareZ-200:
 
Geomorphology and Geology are two words that do not differ much in their concepts, but there is a subtle difference between the two. In other words, it can be said that geology includes geomorphologic studies too. It can be said that geomorphology is a subset of geology.

Geomorphology is the study of the physical features of the Earth’s crust as related to its geological features. Morphology means outer study. It deals just with the study of the earth’s outer surface or the crust. On the other hand, geology is a branch of science that deals with all the physical features of earth including the minerals that are found in the earth and their characteristics. This is the main difference between geomorphology and geology.

Geomorphology deals with the contours and the outer study of mountains and the cross sections of rocks and other substances and forms related to the crust of the planet earth. On the other hand, geology deals with the study of the matter that makes up rocks, mountains, various types of soil and the like.

Geology deals with the study of physical properties of the planet earth. On the other hand, geomorphology deals with the study of the morphological properties of the crust of the earth. It deals with the shapes of the constituents that make up earth’s crust. It studies the difference between the cross sections of rivers and creeks. It studies the difference between the cross sections of mountains and hillocks.

Geomorphology deals with the study of highest and the lowest points of certain geographical areas too. For example, it deals with the highest and the lowest points of a plateau, highest and the lowest points of a mountain range, highest and the lowest points of a volcano, and the like.:SugarwareZ-200:
 
Meaning and Definition of Geomorphology

The branch of geology that is concerned with the structure, origin, and development of the topographical features of the earth's surface

Meaning and Definition of Geology

1) The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth.
 
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