Physics GCSE
environmental impact
What environmental impact means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of environmental impact
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Reference: AQA
This arises from the use of different energy resources, such as carbon dioxide from burning, radioactive waste from nuclear, flooded valleys from hydroelectricity and visual impact from wind.
Topics that use environmental impact
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- comparing resources
- environmental issues
- evaluating evidence
- fossil fuels
- heating
- limits of science
- non-renewable
- nuclear fuel
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