Geography GCSE
Footpath erosion
What Footpath erosion means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Footpath erosion
The wearing away of soil and rock on paths by the repeated trampling of hikers' boots.
Topics that use Footpath erosion
- Human activities can lead to changes in glaciated upland landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Footpath erosion in the exam
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