But, you can always get it less. wrong. Realities of Forecasting. zForecasts are seldom perfect. zMost forecasting methods assume that there is some. underlying stability in the system and future will be like. the past (causal factors will be the same). zAccuracy decreases with length of forecast.
A geologist is someone who is involved in the study of the outer layer of the earth's crust, and who works to understand the history of the planet we live on, to better predict the future, and to explain current occurrences.
The branches of Earth Science are: 1  Geology - the study of the earth. The study of how rocks, minerals or landforms are formed. Geologists also assess natural resources such as various mineral deposits, petroleum, and coal. 2  Oceanography - The study of the worlds oceans and processes. Climatology/Meteorology - The study of the earth's climates, and associated processes. Includes the study of weather and the prediction of weather. Paleontology - A branch of geology, paleontologists identify and study ancient life forms. Environmental Science - the study of the anthropological effects on the environment and ways to mitigate those effects.