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Explain the process of Basal Sliding

Whilst cold based glaciers generally move by internal deformation, warm based valley glaciers, found in places such at The Alps, predominately move by basal sliding. Basal sliding occurs when the temperature...
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What is the difference between constructive and destructive waves?

Constructive waves have a strong swash and a weak backwash which means that they deposit more material than they take away. These have a low energy and are infrequent, with around 6 waves per minute. However...
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name the 4 processes of erosion

Abrasion, attrition, hydraulic action and solution
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What does globalisation actually mean?

Globalisation can be described as the increasingly connected and interdependent nature of the earth, its economies, its societies and its political systems. This can happen as a result of increased flows of ...
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Discuss some of the challenges faced by urban areas in the UK as a result of urban change?

The challenges facing urban areas in the UK can broadly be categorised into two types, socio-economic and environmental challenges. The socio-economic challenges are those which impact the people in the area...
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