Combined Science GCSE
Water pollution
What Water pollution means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Water pollution
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Reference: AQA
Pollution can occur in water, from sewage, fertiliser or toxic chemicals, and each route harms organisms in a different way.
Topics that use Water pollution
- Waste management (AQA GCSE)
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Using Water pollution in the exam
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