Geography GCSE
Overgrazing
What Overgrazing means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Overgrazing
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
When too many animals graze on a piece of land, removing the vegetation cover and exposing the soil.
Topics that use Overgrazing
- Human activities can lead to changes in glaciated upland landscapes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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