Geography GCSE

Land use

What Land use means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Land use

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Reference: AQA

Urbanisation replaces permeable soil with impermeable surfaces like tarmac and concrete, while deforestation removes trees that intercept rainfall and absorb water, leading to faster and higher peak discharges.

AQA · River landscapes in the UK

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River landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)

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