OCR GCSE Geography A key terms

A graph showing individual values in a dataset so that their spread, clusters and unusual values can be compared.

The forced movement of people away from their homes.

The geographical pattern of where something occurs.

A bar split into segments to show how different components contribute to a total.

Located further along the coast in the direction in which sediment is transported.

The area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.

The removal of sediment from a river bed to increase the space available for water in the channel.

A prolonged period of unusually low rainfall that causes a shortage of water.

A numbered vertical grid line whose value increases towards the east.

An improvement in a country’s capacity to produce goods and services and generate income.

An increase in the amount or value of goods and services produced by an economy.

A system in which living organisms interact with one another and with their non-living surroundings.

Tourism intended to conserve the environment and benefit local communities.

The level of qualifications or educational results achieved by a person or population.

A periodic warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific associated with weaker trade winds and changes in rainfall patterns, which can increase drought risk in Australia.

Short-term assistance intended to meet immediate needs during or after a crisis.

A country experiencing economic development and growing integration into the world economy, but where incomes and living conditions remain uneven.

A country outside the advanced and low-income developing groups, with a developing economy. These countries vary greatly in income and living conditions.

A system that limits total emissions from covered activities and allows participants to buy and sell emissions allowances.

The proportion of a specified population, usually working-age people, who are in paid work.

The distribution of workers between economic sectors, including agriculture, industry and services.

Reducing energy use by avoiding unnecessary consumption, such as switching off unused lights.

The amount of energy required by users, including households, industry, transport and services.

Using less energy to provide the same useful service, such as keeping a home warm.

The amount of energy used per unit of output or activity, such as energy used per household or per passenger kilometre travelled.

The combination of different energy sources used to meet energy demand.

Having a reliable, accessible and affordable supply of energy.