Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. identify at least two areas of hot desert on a world map

2. express an opinion about one way in which land can be sustainably used

shown knowledge of

3. at least two characteristics of hot deserts

4. at least two reasons why hot deserts form

5. at least two causes of desertification

6. at least two effects of desertification

7. a case study of an example of an area at risk from desertification, including its location, two characteristics and two problems it causes

8. at least two methods of reducing soil erosion

experienced

9. labelling and/or completing simple maps, graphs, diagrams and photographs, as appropriate

10. recognising features and extracting information, as appropriate

11. doing simple map reading tasks, as appropriate

12. using appropriate geographical vocabulary relevant to 'deserts'.