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Depression (Geography)

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Key Stage 4

Meaning

A depression is an area of low air pressure which results in the formation of clouds.

About Depressions

Depressions cause high levels of precipitation and high winds.


References

AQA

Depression, page 59, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA
Depression, page 74, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
Depression, pages 130-131, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA