Geography GCSE

River restoration

What River restoration means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of River restoration

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Returns a modified river to its natural state, for example by removing concrete channels or restoring meanders, which slows the flow.

AQA · River landscapes in the UK

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River landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)

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