Sciences & Engineering: Geology & Geography Sample Occupations
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- Surveyers, Cartographers, and Mapping Technicians
- Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists are responsible for measuring and mapping the Earth’s surface. Surveyors establish official land, airspace, and water boundaries. They write descriptions of land for deeds, leases, and other legal document
- Geophysicist
- Conduct research applying the principles of physics to studies of the Earth's interior & investigate Earth's magnetic, electric, & gravitational fields.
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist
- Gather, develop & manage data on land use, climate, demographics, transportation systems, & other environmental infformation using GIS siftware. Create reports & present information to end users. Ability to use GIS is also important in many occupations.
- Geologist
- Study the composition, structure, & other physical aspects of the Earth's past & present, using sophisticated instruments. Some geologists help to search for natural resources such as groundwater, metals, & petroleum. Others work closely with environmenta
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