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Cambridge AS & A Level Geography

10Arid environments

Arid environments in Cambridge AS & A Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Arid climates and the causes of aridity

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  • Arid weathering and wind (aeolian) processes

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  • Water processes and arid landforms

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  • Vegetation and soils in arid environments

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  • Changes and challenges in arid environments

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Arid environments: sample question

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How does overgrazing contribute to desertification?

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