Geography GCSE
Rotational slip
What Rotational slip means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Rotational slip
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The circular movement of glacial ice in a hollow, which causes severe erosion and over-deepening.
The circular movement of glacial ice in a hollow, caused by gravity and the weight of the ice.
Topics that use Rotational slip
- A variety of physical processes interact to shape glaciated upland landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Glacial erosion and deposition create distinctive landforms within glaciated upland landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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- Abrasion
- Plucking
- Freeze-thaw Weathering
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Using Rotational slip in the exam
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