Geography A-Level
Governance
What Governance means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Governance
The management of resources and the policy-making processes that influence disaster risk reduction and emergency response efficacy.
Topics that use Governance
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Areal Extent
- Base Isolation
- Benioff Zone
- Governance and Institutional Capacity
- Gravitational Force Mechanisms
- Hazard Profiles and Magnitude
- Jökulhlaup
- Liquefaction
Using Governance in the exam
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