Geography GCSE
Drumlins
What Drumlins means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Drumlins
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Reference: AQA
Smooth, egg-shaped hills of glacial till formed when overloaded ice deposits material, with a steep stoss end facing up-valley and a gentle lee slope.
Topics that use Drumlins
- Glacial landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
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