Geography A-Level
Tourism and scientific research
What Tourism and scientific research means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Tourism and scientific research
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The expansion of ship-based tourism and the infrastructure required for scientific research introduce invasive species, disturb breeding wildlife, and generate localised pollution.
Topics that use Tourism and scientific research
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