Geography GCSE
Coastal Recession
What Coastal Recession means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Coastal Recession
The long-term retreat or moving back of the coastline due to the processes of erosion.
Topics that use Coastal Recession
- Human activities can lead to changes in coastal landscapes which affect people and the environment (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Coastal Recession in the exam
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