Religious Studies GCSE
Evolution and the Big Bang
What Evolution and the Big Bang means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Evolution and the Big Bang
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Scientific explanations for the origins of life, with the Big Bang theory explaining the universe and evolutionary biology explaining the development of species.
Topics that use Evolution and the Big Bang
- Theme B: Religion and life (AQA GCSE)
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