Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography A, used in Weather Hazards and Climate Change.
The resistance encountered by wind as it travels over the Earth's surface; rougher inland terrain causes more friction than smooth seas.
Friction appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography A revision content for The Physical Environment, especially Weather Hazards and Climate Change and UK Climate Characteristics.
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