Geography GCSE
Floodplain Zoning
What Floodplain Zoning means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Floodplain Zoning
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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Using Floodplain Zoning in the exam
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