Geography GCSE
River systems
What River systems means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of River systems
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Major UK rivers, including the River Severn, River Thames, River Trent and River Clyde, which flow from upland sources to coastal mouths.
Topics that use River systems
- UK physical landscapes (AQA GCSE)
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