Geography GCSE
Floodplain Zoning
What Floodplain Zoning means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Floodplain Zoning
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Restricting the type of development allowed on floodplains to reduce the impact of flooding.
Topics that use Floodplain Zoning
- The UK's landscape challenges (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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