Mass movement
What Mass movement means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: AQA
The downhill movement of weathered material under the force of gravity, significantly shaping coastal landscapes.
The downhill movement of weathered material under the force of gravity.
Topics that use Mass movement
- Coastal landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
- A variety of physical processes interact to shape coastal landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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