The Reading on Careers in Geology and Geosciences provides a resource for teachers to help students know what geologists do and how to become one. The Readings were written especially for Project Earth Science: Geology, Revised 2nd Edition. with the teacher in mind.

Geologists and geoscientists work with Earth’s materials and processes that change those materials. These professions include environmental science, hydrology, geophysics, paleontology, mineralogy, geochemistry, oceanography, and mineral resources (including oil and gas). There can be opportunities to work in or visit many geographic areas.