usgs
usgs — noun
1. a US government science agency that studies and maps the country's land features
a US government science agency that studies and maps the country's land features, monitors earthquakes, volcanoes, and water resources, and provides data for environmental planning
The USGS published a new map showing earthquake risks along the West Coast.
attributive: USGS + noun (USGS map)
Rohan checked the USGS website for river levels before his fishing trip.
According to the USGS, the volcano has shown increased activity since Tuesday.
Tamar used USGS data to complete her project on groundwater changes in the Central Valley.
The USGS monitors thousands of stream gauges around the country to track water flow.
文法句型
the USGS + verb
USGS + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Almost always used with the definite article (the USGS), except when it modifies another noun (USGS report, USGS scientist). Common in news coverage of earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and land-resource issues.