Geography GCSE
Energy conservation
What Energy conservation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Energy conservation
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Reference: AQA
Reducing the use of fossil fuels and increasing energy efficiency in homes and businesses, for example through insulation, double or triple glazing, energy-efficient appliances and renewable sources such as solar panels.
Topics that use Energy conservation
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
- Counter-urbanisation
- Deindustrialisation and economic shift
- Ecological footprint
- Economic insecurity
- Employment
- Environmental degradation
Using Energy conservation in the exam
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