Geography GCSE
Coastal landscapes
What Coastal landscapes means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Coastal landscapes
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Reference: AQA
Distinct landforms and landscapes created by interacting physical processes, constantly modifying the boundary between land and sea over time.
Topics that use Coastal landscapes
- Coastal landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Abrasion
- Attrition
- Backwash
- Cliff profiles
- Constructive waves
- Deposition
- Destructive waves
- Differential erosion
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