Chemistry GCSE
Simplified model
What Simplified model means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Simplified model
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A model that omits some greenhouse gases, feedbacks or natural factors, and can be useful if its limitations are stated and it fits the purpose.
Topics that use Simplified model
Related terms
- Carbon dioxide sources
- Climate modelling
- Complex systems
- Feedback mechanisms
- Greenhouse effect
- Human activities
- Methane sources
- Recall of examples
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