Geography GCSE
Outwash
What Outwash means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Outwash
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Sediment deposited by meltwater streams flowing away from the glacier snout, which is sorted, stratified and features rounded rocks due to water attrition.
Topics that use Outwash
- Glacial landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
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