Geography GCSE
Deprivation
What Deprivation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Deprivation
The degree to which a person or community lacks the things that are essential for a decent life, including work, money, housing, and services.
Topics that use Deprivation
- Globalisation and economic change create challenges for the chosen UK city that require long-term solutions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Deprivation in the exam
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