Geography GCSE
Conurbation
What Conurbation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Conurbation
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A large continuous urban area formed by the merging of several previously separate towns and cities.
Topics that use Conurbation
- The degree of urbanisation varies across the UK (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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