Geography GCSE

Suspension

What Suspension means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Suspension

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The carrying of fine, light material such as silt and clay within the water column, often giving rivers a muddy appearance.

AQA · River landscapes in the UK

Topics that use Suspension

River landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)

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