Geography GCSE

Geology

What Geology means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Geology

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Reference: AQA

Impermeable rocks like clay prevent infiltration, forcing water overland and increasing the volume reaching the river channel quickly.

AQA · River landscapes in the UK

Topics that use Geology

River landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)

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Using Geology in the exam

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