Conservation
What Conservation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Conservation
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Reference: AQA
Water conservation is achieved through dual-flush toilets, rainwater harvesting, and fixing leaks, while energy conservation involves using renewable sources like wind or solar power alongside improving building insulation to reduce demand.
The protection, preservation, and careful management of the natural environment and resources.
Topics that use Conservation
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
- The UK's landscape challenges (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Afforestation
- Biodiversity
- Channel straightening
- Counter-urbanisation
- Deindustrialisation and economic shift
- Ecological footprint
- Economic insecurity
- Employment
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