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geo

geo

5.9
An informal short name for the school subjects geography or geology
  • other
  • Informal
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  • Students learn about geo processes like erosion and sedimentation in science courses.

Examples

  • The teacher explained the importance of geo mapping for understanding land use.

  • In our geography class, we often discuss how geo systems affect climate change.

  • All right, You're telling people Geo farming, call people.

  • So in the case of Maureen Fallon, she, she basically Geo farms all of Queens, NY.

Synonyms

geography
vsgeo
111 1.8

The study of Earth's land, climate, plants, and how people live there

is an informal short form used in classrooms for both scientific fields
geology
vsgeo
  • Specialized
49 3.5

The study of the Earth's rocks, structure, and history

is an informal short form used in classrooms for both scientific fields

Surface Forms

geo main

Etymology

Geo used informally is simply a short form of geography or geology. A helpful way to remember it is that saying 'I study geo' is just a quick way to say you study the subject about the Earth.