Geography GCSE
Surface Runoff
What Surface Runoff means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Surface Runoff
Water that flows over the surface of the land when the ground is saturated or impermeable.
Topics that use Surface Runoff
- Human activities can lead to changes in river landscapes which affect people and the environment (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Surface Runoff in the exam
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