Geography GCSE
Meltwater processes
What Meltwater processes means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Meltwater processes
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Streams flowing away from the glacier snout sort sediment as the water's energy decreases, depositing larger rocks first and carrying finer particles further.
Topics that use Meltwater processes
- Glacial landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
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