Physical Geography is a core area of Geography in the national curriculum. It covers essential concepts that build the foundation for GCSE study and beyond.
This topic includes subtopics such as Rivers and water cycle, Coastal erosion and landforms, Mountains and plate tectonics, Volcanoes and earthquakes and more. Each area is tested with multiple-choice questions that include detailed explanations to deepen your understanding.
Quick Reference
| River stages | Upper course → Middle course → Lower course |
| Volcano types | Shield (gentle), Composite (steep), Supervolcano |
| Earthquake measurement | Richter scale (magnitude) & Mercalli scale (intensity) |
| Rock cycle | Igneous → Sedimentary → Metamorphic (and back) |
Key Definitions
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Memory Tricks & Mnemonics
"ABCS" of coastal erosion — Attrition, Abrasion (Corrasion), Corrosion, Solution (Hydraulic action)
Remember the four types of erosion.
"Freeze-thaw" = water enters cracks → freezes → expands → rock splits
Physical weathering process.
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