Geography GCSE
Infrastructure deficit
What Infrastructure deficit means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Infrastructure deficit
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Reference: AQA
When infrastructure fails to keep pace with expanding populations, resulting in inadequate access to clean water and sanitation.
Topics that use Infrastructure deficit
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
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