Combined Science GCSE
Full life cycle
What Full life cycle means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Full life cycle
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Reference: AQA
Every stage from raw material extraction, processing, manufacture, transport, use and disposal or recycling.
Topics that use Full life cycle
- The carbon footprint and its reduction (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Carbon dioxide equivalent
- Carbon footprint
- Combustion
- Greenhouse gas
- Landfill
- Renewable
- Economic barriers
- Political and social factors
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