Unit Award Scheme

11525 GEOGRAPHY: EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	highlight, on a map of the world's plate boundaries, at least one location where earthquakes are likely, and one location where volcanoes are likely	Student completed work
2	explain why volcanoes are found at constructive plate boundaries	Summary sheet
3	explain why earthquakes are found at destructive plate boundaries	Summary sheet
4	label the following features on a diagram of a volcano: vent/pipe, crater, layers of ash and lava, magma chamber	Student completed work
5	express an opinion about at least two ways in which a building can be made 'earthquake proof'	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
6	at least two benefits to people living close to volcanoes	Summary sheet
7	a case study of one example of an earthquake or volcanic eruption, including at least two effects and at least one response	Summary sheet
8	one reason why the earthquake or volcanic eruption occurred	Summary sheet
9	at least two ways in which volcanoes can be monitored	Summary sheet
experienced
10	labelling and/or completing simple maps, graphs, diagrams and photographs, as appropriate	Summary sheet
11	recognising features and extracting information, as appropriate	Summary sheet
12	doing simple map reading tasks, as appropriate	Summary sheet
13	using appropriate geographical vocabulary relevant to 'earthquakes and volcanoes'.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 31 January 2012Level - Entry Level