Geology is one of the most applied of all sciences. Because of the nature of its subject, the Earth, it provides an understanding of the distribution and quality of all of our natural resources from coal and other minerals to water flowing either on or beneath the Earth's surface.
Mining
An entire subdicipline within geology is devoted to the study of
the development and distribution within the Earth's strata of
industrial and precious mineral resources. Using the techniques
of Tectonics,
stratigraphy ( the study of the nature, geometry, and composition
of sandstones and shales ), and Mineralogy geologists can predict the
location and best method of extraction for mineral resources.
Geologic Engineering
The most visible application of geologic principles and
discoveries is in the construction and development industries.
Every major construction project is dependent on an understanding
of the geologic conditions surrounding its site. Using the stress
/ strain ellipsoids of structural geology and the techniques of
soil and base rock analysis, geologists work with engineers to
assure the structural integrity of everything from bridges to
skyscrapers.
Petroleum Exploration and Production
No industry is more dependent on a detailed
understanding of the geologic history of the Earth than the
petroleum industry. Geologists use all of the techniques and
principles of structural, stratigraphic, historical, and
mineralogical diciplines to reconstruct the geologic development
of a province and thereby predict the most likely locations for
the occurence of hydrocarbons.
Explore for Oil
Simply put, hydrocarbons ( Oil and Gas ) are most likely to be
found:
Use these clues while examining the data from the already drilled wells lettered A-D. Put all of this information together, and decide where to drill the next well for the best chance of a gusher. Choose your drilling location from the sites numbered 1-5.
You will receive appropriate points for each choice.
