Geography GCSE
Constructive Wave
What Constructive Wave means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Constructive Wave
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A low, gently sloping wave with a strong swash and weak backwash that deposits material on a beach.
Topics that use Constructive Wave
- Coastal erosion and deposition create distinctive landforms within the coastal landscape (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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