Physics GCSE
political and economic factors
What political and economic factors means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of political and economic factors
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Reference: AQA
Political, social, ethical or economic considerations that mean science does not always have the power to deal with environmental issues.
Topics that use political and economic factors
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- comparing resources
- environmental impact
- environmental issues
- evaluating evidence
- fossil fuels
- heating
- limits of science
- non-renewable
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