Geography GCSE
Bulldozing
What Bulldozing means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Bulldozing
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Reference: AQA
Process where the snout of an advancing glacier pushes loose rock and debris forward, much like a mechanical bulldozer.
Topics that use Bulldozing
- Glacial landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
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