Combined Science GCSE
Balancing benefits against drawbacks
What Balancing benefits against drawbacks means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Balancing benefits against drawbacks
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Weighing benefits, such as less ore extracted and less energy used, against drawbacks, such as sorting, transport and loss of properties.
Topics that use Balancing benefits against drawbacks
- Ways of reducing the use of resources (AQA GCSE)
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