Geography GCSE
Cap rock
What Cap rock means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cap rock
A layer of hard, resistant rock overlying softer rock.
Topics that use Cap rock
- Erosion and deposition interacting with geology create distinctive landforms in river landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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