Unit Award Scheme

11528 GEOGRAPHY: DESERTS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify at least two areas of hot desert on a world map	Summary sheet
2	express an opinion about one way in which land can be sustainably used	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
3	at least two characteristics of hot deserts	Summary sheet
4	at least two reasons why hot deserts form	Summary sheet
5	at least two causes of desertification	Summary sheet
6	at least two effects of desertification	Summary sheet
7	a case study of an example of an area at risk from desertification, including its location, two characteristics and two problems it causes	Summary sheet
8	at least two methods of reducing soil erosion	Summary sheet
experienced
9	labelling and/or completing simple maps, graphs, diagrams and photographs, as appropriate	Summary sheet
10	recognising features and extracting information, as appropriate	Summary sheet
11	doing simple map reading tasks, as appropriate	Summary sheet
12	using appropriate geographical vocabulary relevant to 'deserts'.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 31 January 2012Level - Entry Level