Study the word list: GCSE Geography: Key Words 07

Key words for GCSE Geography.

Word list: GCSE Geography: Key Words 07

	marine	Marine erosion is the break up and transport of rocks and solid materials by water.
	meanders	A meanders are wide curves in rivers.
	migration	Migration is when people move from one area to another.
	monsoon	A monsoon is the yearly period of heavy rain in Asia.
	more	More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) are countries with a high economic output per person and a high GDP.
	multinational	Multinational corporations operate in many countries as part of a global industry.
	multiplier	The multiplier effect is when a significant increase in growth boosts the economy as more money circulates and consumption increases.
	nature	A nature reserve is an area designated for the conservation of plants and animals.
	net	Net migration is the difference between the number of people moving into a country and the people moving out.
	new	The New International Division of Labour (NIDL) divides labour into specific skills and tasks that are spread across different countries.
	neutral	Carbon neutral is when we are not contributing to the net amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
	newly	Newly Industrialised Countries (NICs) are countries that have rapidly developed economically.
	NGOs	Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are private organisations which normally deal with social or political issues.
	niche	Niche markets are small, specialised markets for a specific product or service.
	non	Non renewable energy is energy from sources that cannot be replenished such as fossil fuels.
	north	The north-south divide in the UK refers to the economic, social and health differences southern England and northern England.
	nuees	Nuees ardentes are dangerous, fast moving ash clouds erupted from volcanoes.
	nutrients	In a food chain, nutrients and energy are passed upwards from one organism to the next.
	obesity	Obesity is a condition where a person has so much excess body fat that their health is affected.