
Key words for GCSE Geography.
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biodiversity |
Biodiversity is the measure of how many different species live in a particular ecosystem.
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extraction |
Mineral extraction is the removal of commercially valuable amounts of solid mineral resources from the earth.
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fragile |
A fragile environment is a natural area that is easily disturbed and difficult to restore.
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infrastructure |
Infrastructure refers to the basic equipment a place needs to function (e.g. roads, sewage, water) .
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minerals |
Minerals include ores, which contain metals, such as iron; precious stones, such as diamonds; building stones, such as granite; and solid fuels, such as coal.
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permafrost |
Permafrost is ground that is permanently frozen.
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polar |
The polar regions surround the north and south poles.
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tundra |
Tundra is a biome where the ground is frozen for most of the year and there is very little precipitation.
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wilderness |
A wilderness area is a natural environment that is left intact and undisturbed by human activity.
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