Geography GCSE
Rock falls
What Rock falls means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Rock falls
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Fragments of rock breaking away from a steep cliff face, usually due to freeze-thaw weathering, and falling freely to the base to form scree.
Topics that use Rock falls
- Coastal landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Abrasion
- Attrition
- Backwash
- Cliff profiles
- Coastal landscapes
- Constructive waves
- Deposition
- Destructive waves
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