Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Life-cycle considerations
What Life-cycle considerations means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Life-cycle considerations
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Sustainability requires considering life-cycle impacts, including energy, fertiliser and transport, as well as land and water use and competition with food crops.
Topics that use Life-cycle considerations
- Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
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- Biodegradability
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- Cellulose
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