### Question
What does geological surveys mean?


### Answer
**Geological surveys** has the following meaning in *30 U.S.C. § 28*:

> surveys on the ground for mineral deposits by the proper application of the principles and techniques of the science of geology as they relate to the search for and discovery of mineral deposits

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 28*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-MINERAL LANDS AND REGULATIONS IN GENERAL**

