Geography A-Level
External forces
What External forces means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of External forces
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Forces operating at different scales from local to global, including government policies, the decisions of transnational corporations, or the impacts of international or global institutions.
Topics that use External forces
- Relationships and connections (AQA A-Level)
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