Also called: Geologist, Geophysicist, Geoscientist, Project Geologist
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Math
Visual Understanding
Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Analytical or scientific software
Presentation software
Map creation software
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