Geography A-Level
Socio-Economic Stratification of Access
What Socio-Economic Stratification of Access means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Socio-Economic Stratification of Access
The disparity in water security based on economic status. In many developing regions, the 'water poor' pay significantly higher prices for vended water than those connected to municipal grids, entrenching poverty cycles.
Topics that use Socio-Economic Stratification of Access
- The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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