Combined Science GCSE
Scale
What Scale means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Scale
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Reference: AQA
The size and reach of change, which is global and long-term and affects atmosphere, oceans, ice, land and living things.
Topics that use Scale
- Global climate change (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Climate change
- Ecosystems and species distribution
- Effects on sea level and ice
- Effects on weather and ecosystems
- Environmental implications
- Extreme weather
- Global climate change
- Human and economic consequences
Using Scale in the exam
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