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Energy exploitation — Edexcel GCSE Geography A Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Geography · key term

Energy exploitation

Definition

Developing and using an energy resource to provide usable energy, such as extracting natural gas or harnessing wind.

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Edexcel GCSE Geography A · 1GA0

Specification 6.6 · Paper 2

As local residents, people also consider how energy exploitation affects where they live. Some may welcome jobs, investment and improved infrastructure. Others may oppose disruption or damage to their surroundings.
Revise: Attitudes to Energy

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