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    Energy deficit

    What Energy deficit means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.

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    A region where energy consumption exceeds supply, such as Western Europe or parts of Sub-Saharan Africa.
    AQA · Energy
    A region that consumes more energy than it produces, resulting in energy insecurity.
    AQA · Energy

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