GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

HYDROGEOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word means a rock from the earth?
A
geometry
B
geology
C
geocentric
D
geode
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Geode is a type of sedimentary and volcanic rock that is hollow, vaguely circular rock, in which masses of mineral matter (which may include crystals) are sequestered. The term ‘Geodes’ was derived from the Greek word ‘Geoides’ which means ‘the shape of the earth. ‘

Detailed explanation-2: -Quartz Geodes A geode is a hollow rock, lined with spherical rock material that are frequently paired with quartz crystals. The most well-known type of geode is the quartz geode.

Detailed explanation-3: -Geodes are spherical rocks that contain hollow cavities lined with crystals. The name geode comes from the Greek word Geoides, which means “earthlike.” These unique rocks can be formed in a variety of ways. In volcanic rock, geodes start out as bubbles. Geodes can form in areas far away from volcanoes, too.

Detailed explanation-4: -From French géode, from Latin geōdēs, from Ancient Greek (geṓdēs, “earthlike”), equivalent to (gê, “earth”) +- (-ṓdēs).

Detailed explanation-5: -A geode is a hollow rock lined with an inside layer of sparkling crystals. On the outside, geodes appear nondescript and are easily overlooked. However, cracking open a geode will display an array of colorful crystals.

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