Geographical location
What Geographical location means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Geographical location
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Where the city is, described using specific geographical terms, compass directions and reference points, such as the south-east coast of Brazil.
Where the country is, described using continents, neighbouring countries, and oceans.
Topics that use Geographical location
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
- Section B: The changing economic world (AQA GCSE)
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