Geography GCSE
Magnitude
What Magnitude means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Magnitude
The size, extent, or intensity of a geographical event (e.g., an earthquake or flood).
Topics that use Magnitude
- Geographical skills (AQA GCSE)
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Using Magnitude in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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