Unit Award Scheme

23003

Natural hazards of the world

Level: Entry Level

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to 1. shade a map to show the major earthquake and volcanic areas	Student completed work
2. shade a map to show the major drought areas in the world	Student completed work
3. shade a map to show the major hurricane areas in the world	Student completed work
shown knowledge of 4. the main areas where these major natural hazards occur	Student completed work
5. the major factors influencing the occurrence of natural hazards, eg faults in the earth's crust, deforestation of watershed areas	Student completed work
6. at least three methods available to predict the occurrence of natural hazards, eg scismographs, weather satellites	Student completed work
7. at least two methods of preventing or reducing the effects of natural hazards, eg dams, snow-breaks	Student completed work
8. at least three environmental consequences of natural hazards, especially on a personal level, eg disease, loss of home.	Student completed work

Approved 05 Dec 1996

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