Geography GCSE
Ridge push
What Ridge push means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ridge push
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Reference: AQA
A mechanism driving plate movement that operates at constructive margins.
Topics that use Ridge push
- Tectonic hazards (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Conservative margin
- Constructive margin
- Destructive margin
- Economic opportunities
- Global distribution
- Immediate responses
- Long-term responses
- Monitoring
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