Geography GCSE
Continentality
What Continentality means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Continentality
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The effect of distance from the sea on climate; inland areas have greater temperature ranges and lower rainfall.
Topics that use Continentality
- Large-scale ecosystems are found in different parts of the world and are important (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Continentality in the exam
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