Geography GCSE
Sanitation systems
What Sanitation systems means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sanitation systems
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Systems for the safe disposal and treatment of human urine and faeces, which are often inadequate in informal settlements.
Topics that use Sanitation systems
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
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