A person who studies the formation of the earth

A. Meteorologist

B. Anthropologist

C. Geologist

D. Seismologist

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

One word substitute is Geologist.

Meteorologist: an expert in or student of meteorology; a weather forecaster.
Anthropologist: an expert in or student of anthropology.
Geologist: an expert in or student of geology.
Seismologist: scientists who study earthquakes and planetary activities as well as their effects, such as tsunamis.