Geography GCSE
Central Business District (CBD)
What Central Business District (CBD) means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Central Business District (CBD)
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Central Business District (CBD) in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The commercial and economic core of a city, characterised by high land values, high-rise buildings, and excellent transport links.
Topics that use Central Business District (CBD)
- The context of the chosen developing country or emerging country city influences its functions and structure (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
Using Central Business District (CBD) in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Geography questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Geography GCSE termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge