Physics GCSE
comparing resources
What comparing resources means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of comparing resources
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Reference: AQA
This means naming the resources being compared and classifying them correctly as renewable or non-renewable, and comparing ways they are used for transport, electricity generation and heating.
Topics that use comparing resources
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- environmental impact
- environmental issues
- evaluating evidence
- fossil fuels
- heating
- limits of science
- non-renewable
- nuclear fuel
Using comparing resources in the exam
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