Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. locate the major areas of earthquake and volcanic activity, on a given map

2. locate the major areas of tropical storms, ie hurricanes, cyclones or typhoons, on a given map

shown knowledge of

3. the definition of a ‘natural hazard’

4. at least four different types of natural hazards

5. at least two factors affecting hazard risk

6. how tectonic plates move

7. the key features of general atmospheric circulation.