Geography GCSE
Backwash
What Backwash means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Backwash
The backward movement of water down a beach under the force of gravity.
Topics that use Backwash
- Distinctive coastal landscapes are the outcome of the interaction between physical and human processes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Backwash in the exam
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