Geography GCSE
Corrie
What Corrie means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Corrie
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Reference: AQA
An armchair-shaped hollow with a steep back wall and rock lip, formed by nivation and rotational slip.
Topics that use Corrie
- Glacial landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
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