Geography GCSE
Green infrastructure
What Green infrastructure means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Green infrastructure
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Reference: AQA
Parks, green roofs, and urban wetlands provide habitats for wildlife and improve air quality, while also offering recreational areas that enhance the physical and mental well-being of urban residents.
Topics that use Green infrastructure
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
- Counter-urbanisation
- Deindustrialisation and economic shift
- Ecological footprint
- Economic insecurity
- Employment
- Energy conservation
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