If you are interested in Earth, science and mathematics, geology would be a perfect career for you. Geology is used all over the world and in all contexts. There is a wide range of tools and equipment needed to become a geologist. You must also be proficient in subjects such as physics, chemistry and English. Becoming a geologist requires a lot of preparation and schooling. However, hard work pays off as geologists are paid very well. On top of everything, geologists can travel and visit unique and interesting places while studying in the field. Common Work Activities Geology is the study of earth processes, materials, and history (What Does a Geologist Do from Geology.com 1). Geologists have a wide range of professions. They are responsible for planning work and conducting field studies, during which they observe and collect material samples (bls.gov Tasks 1). Different areas of geology have different reasons for doing research (1). However, they all have things in common. When working in the field, geologists all examine the terrain, take samples, and make maps and sketches of what they observe (Hammonds 18). After working in the field, geologists return to their studies in the laboratory. Here they examine and test the samples they collected in the field (19). Once this is done, they take what they have learned or observed and write it down. Geologists often write reports or articles regarding their studies (19). Most geologists have all three of these things as part of their job. Geologists work in many different settings and locations. Some of these settings include "...natural resource companies, environmental consulting companies, government agencies, non-profit organizations...... middle of paper...... r to measure the slope of rock layers, drills to collect samples from deep within the earth, hammers and chisels to collect rock samples, maps to show the Earth's rock types and photographs to help to make these maps (Hammonds 14 and satellites are also used to study landforms from the air (15). When testing the samples in the laboratory, geologists "...use X-ray and electron microscopes to determine the chemical and physical composition of rock samples" (What do they do with bls.gov 1). Geologists use computers and software to process and create images of what they have observed (Hammonds 15). They also use graphic modeling equipment to analyze their data (What They Do from bls.gov 2). These are just a few of the tools available. used in a geologist's daily life Some geologists go to places that require different tools or equipment..