Geography A-Level
Economic development
What Economic development means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Economic development
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A driver that, as it expands, intensifies demand for resources such as timber, food and fresh water, placing pressure on natural systems.
Topics that use Economic development
- Ecosystems and sustainability (AQA A-Level)
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