Geography A-Level
Population growth
What Population growth means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Population growth
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A continuing increase in human numbers that, together with economic development, intensifies demand for resources and places pressure on ecosystems.
Topics that use Population growth
- Ecosystems and sustainability (AQA A-Level)
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