Unit Award Scheme

11529 GEOGRAPHY: HURRICANES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1identify an area where hurricanes occur on a global mapSummary sheet
2identify the eye and eye wall on a cross section showing the structure of a hurricaneSummary sheet
3identify at least two ways in which people can prepare for hurricanesSummary sheet
4express an opinion about how hurricanes can be forecastSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

5at least two simple reasons for the formation of a hurricaneSummary sheet
6at least two features about the life cycle of a hurricaneSummary sheet
7at least two effects of a hurricaneSummary sheet
8a case study of an example of an area damaged by a hurricane, including its location, at least two characteristics and two problems causedSummary sheet

experienced

9labelling and/or completing simple maps, graphs, diagrams and photographs, as appropriateSummary sheet
10recognising features and extracting information, as appropriateSummary sheet
11doing simple map reading tasks, as appropriateSummary sheet
12using appropriate geographical vocabulary relevant to 'hurricanes'.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 31 January 2012Level - Entry Level