Geography GCSE
Stratification
What Stratification means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Stratification
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The arrangement of the rainforest vegetation into distinct vertical layers (Emergent, Canopy, Understory, Forest Floor).
The arrangement of vegetation into distinct layers (canopy, shrub, herb).
Topics that use Stratification
- Deciduous woodlands show a range of distinguishing features (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Tropical rainforests show a range of distinguishing features (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Stratification in the exam
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