Social impact refers to the effects an action or event has on a group of people or a community. In GCSE Geography, it often involves understanding how projects, policies, or changes in the environment affect people's lives. For example, building a new shopping centre could create jobs and bring more visitors to an area, which might improve local businesses. However, it might also lead to problems like increased traffic or higher living costs. Social impact considers both the positive and negative changes that affect how people live in their environment.
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