Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. shade a map to show the major earthquake and volcanic areas

2. shade a map to show the major drought areas in the world

3. shade a map to show the major hurricane areas in the world

shown knowledge of

4. the main areas where these major natural hazards occur

5. the major factors influencing the occurrence of natural hazards, eg faults in the earth's crust, deforestation of watershed areas

6. at least three methods available to predict the occurrence of natural hazards, eg scismographs, weather satellites

7. at least two methods of preventing or reducing the effects of natural hazards, eg dams, snow-breaks

8. at least three environmental consequences of natural hazards, especially on a personal level, eg disease, loss of home.