Geography GCSE
Rural-urban fringe
What Rural-urban fringe means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Rural-urban fringe
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Reference: AQA
The transition zone where city meets countryside, a mixed-use zone containing golf courses, retail parks, and housing alongside farmland.
Topics that use Rural-urban fringe
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
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