Geography GCSE
Channelisation
What Channelisation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Channelisation
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The artificial straightening or altering of a river channel by humans.
Topics that use Channelisation
- Distinctive river landscapes are the outcome of the interaction between physical and human processes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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