Unit Award Scheme

23003 NATURAL HAZARDS OF THE WORLD

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	shade a map to show the major earthquake and volcanic areas	Student completed work
2	shade a map to show the major drought areas in the world	Student completed work
3	shade a map to show the major hurricane areas in the world	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
4	the main areas where these major natural hazards occur	Student completed work
5	the major factors influencing the occurrence of natural hazards, eg faults in the earth's crust, deforestation of watershed areas	Student completed work
6	at least three methods available to predict the occurrence of natural hazards, eg scismographs, weather satellites	Student completed work
7	at least two methods of preventing or reducing the effects of natural hazards, eg dams, snow-breaks	Student completed work
8	at least three environmental consequences of natural hazards, especially on a personal level, eg disease, loss of home.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 5 December 1996Level - Entry Level