Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the correct option:-
The person who studies the structure and composition of the earth to know about its history and antiquity is called a _____.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Geologist
Complete sentence: The person who studies the structure and composition of the earth to know about its history and antiquity is called a geologist.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Botanist | one who studies plants (not the earth's structure) | The botanist collected rare orchids from the forest. |
| (2) Geologist (answer) | a scientist who studies the earth: its rocks, its structure and composition, and its history (the sentence describes this person) | The geologist studied the rock layers to find out how old the valley was. |
| (3) Cartographer | one who draws maps (he records the earth's surface but does not study its composition or history) | The cartographer drew a new map of the coastline. |
| (4) Geographer | one who studies the earth's surface, climate, places and people (the structure and composition of the earth and its history are the work of a geologist) | The geographer explained how rivers shape the plains. |