Combined Science GCSE
Science and society
What Science and society means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Science and society
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Reference: AQA
The idea that science can identify environmental issues arising from the use of energy resources but does not always have the power to deal with them.
Topics that use Science and society
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acid rain and pollutant gases
- Cause
- Convenience, cost and emissions in heating
- Electricity generation
- Energy resource decision making
- Energy transfer
- Energy transfer chains
- Ethical responsibility and future generations
Using Science and society in the exam
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