Geography GCSE
Lithology
What Lithology means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Lithology
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Reference: AQA
Rock type, which determines erosion resistance, with hard rocks like limestone forming steep cliffs and soft rocks like clay creating gently sloping cliffs.
Topics that use Lithology
- Coastal landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Abrasion
- Attrition
- Backwash
- Cliff profiles
- Coastal landscapes
- Constructive waves
- Deposition
- Destructive waves
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