Geography GCSE
Physical processes
What Physical processes means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Physical processes
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Reference: AQA
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are the result of processes driven by geothermal heat and convection currents or slab pull in the mantle.
Topics that use Physical processes
- Tectonic hazards (AQA GCSE)
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