Geography GCSE
Decentralisation
What Decentralisation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Decentralisation
The movement of population and industry from the urban centre to outlying areas.
Topics that use Decentralisation
- Globalisation and economic change create challenges for the chosen UK city that require long-term solutions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Decentralisation in the exam
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