Which option correctly matches the scientists with what they study?
A) geochemists: determine the age of Earth materials; petrologists: study petroleum; mineralogists: study minerals
B) geomorphologists: study the origin of landscapes; paleontologists: study fossilized organisms; geophysicists: study the physical properties of rock
C) stratigraphers: study ocean currents; mineralogists: study minerals; petrologists: study processes that form rock
D) hydrogeologist: study ground water; environmental geologists: study the growth of vegetation; geomorphologists: study the shapes of fossil species

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

- Geochemists determine the chemical and isotopic composition of Earth materials to understand Earth's processes, but they do not determine age.
- Petrologists study the origin, composition, and structure of rocks, including petroleum, but they do not determine the age of materials.
- Mineralogists study the properties and formation of minerals, but they do not determine age.
- Geomorphologists study the origin and evolution of landforms, which includes landscapes, but they do not study fossils or physical properties of rock.
- Paleontologists study the fossils of organisms, but they do not study landscapes or physical properties of rock.
- Geophysicists study the physical properties of Earth and its surrounding atmosphere and use this information to understand Earth's structure and processes, but they do not study fossils or landscapes.
Therefore, option B is the correct choice because it accurately matches the scientists with their respective fields of study.

Which Option Correctly Matches the Scientists with What They Study