Population growth
What Population growth means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A growing population means more individuals require water for domestic use, making it a primary driver for increased water demand in the UK.
Increases demand for resources, leading to the removal of fuel wood, which strips the land of protective vegetation.
Topics that use Population growth
- Hot deserts (AQA GCSE)
- Resource management (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adaptation
- Agribusiness
- Appropriate technology
- Carbon footprint
- Climate
- Climate change
- Desertification
- Economic viability
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