Geography GCSE
Channel Straightening
What Channel Straightening means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Channel Straightening
Removing meanders from a river to make it straighter, allowing water to flow faster.
Topics that use Channel Straightening
- The UK's landscape challenges (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Channel Straightening in the exam
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