Geological Survey

noun

1. U.S. Government. a division of the Department of the Interior, created in 1879, that studies the nation's water and mineral resources, makes topographic surveys, and classifies and leases public lands.
2. (lowercase) a systematic investigation of the geology of an area.

Geological Survey

noun

1. a government-sponsored organization working in the field of geology, such as the US Geological Survey, the Geological Survey of India, or the Institute of Geological Sciences (UK)

Example Sentences

The United States Geological Survey offers a Lifetime Senior Pass that covers all of the national parks.

From Los Angeles Times

It is difficult to know, from blood samples, how the bears’ physical health was affected, but wildlife biologist Dr Karyn Rode from the US Geological Survey said it showed that something was changing throughout the whole Arctic ecosystem.

From BBC

Geological Survey seismologist, earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times

Geological Survey seismologist, earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times

The study's lead author, landslide scientist Kristian Svennevig, of the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, noted the historic first and attributing the breakthrough to international cooperation.

From Salon