Geography GCSE
Desertification
What Desertification means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Desertification
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Topics that use Desertification
- The level of development of the chosen developing or emerging country is influenced by its location and context in the world (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Core-Periphery Model
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- Multiplier Effect
- Emerging Country (NEE)
Using Desertification in the exam
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