noun
- The sciences that study the Earth, including geology, geography, meteorology, oceanography, and related disciplines.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Umbrella term for Earth sciences
Examples
- She earned her degree in geosciences with a focus on environmental geology.
- The geosciences department offers courses in mineralogy, plate tectonics, and climate science.
- Geosciences research helps us understand natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes.
- Many universities have combined their geology and geography programs into a single geosciences school.
- Career opportunities in geosciences include work as a geologist, meteorologist, or oceanographer.