Mean Low Water (MLW)

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography B, used in Coastal Landscapes and Geology.

Definition

The average level of the low tide, shown as a blue line on OS maps.

Exam Context

Mean Low Water (MLW) appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography B revision content for UK Physical Landscapes, especially Coastal Landscapes and Geology and Geological influence.

UK Physical Landscapes Coastal Landscapes and Geology Geological influence

Found in Revision Notes

UK Physical Landscapes

Using BGS and OS Maps for Coastal Landscapes

Coastal Landscapes and Geology • Geological influence

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