Geography GCSE
Estuaries
What Estuaries means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Estuaries
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Reference: AQA
Transitional zones where the river meets the sea, and tidal currents slow the river's flow, causing extensive deposition of fine silt and mud.
Topics that use Estuaries
- River landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Abrasion
- Alluvium
- Attrition
- Channel straightening
- Dams and reservoirs
- Deposition
- Embankments
- Flashy hydrograph
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