YEAR 11 ESL GEOGRAPHY ASSESSMENT TASK 2
Investigate and describe one earthquake OR one volcanic eruption
Distribution date: Tuesday 4th May
Due date: Tuesday 25th May
Your task is to choose ONE case study of an earthquake or a volcanic eruption and
research the causes and outcomes of the event and present the information in a
short written report. The following headings are a guide to organising your report.
Make sure you list all your sources of information in your bibliography.
1. Location – explain where and when the earthquake or volcanic eruption
occurred. Include a map.
2. What happened – describe the earthquake or volcanic eruption. Include the
size of the earthquake, how large an area was affected, how long the effect
continued etc. If you can include information on why it occurred at this place.
3. The outcomes – describe the effects of the earthquake or volcanic eruption
on people, the economy and the natural environment.
4. Rescue and relief – briefly describe the rescue efforts and relief/aid provided.
Consider both short term and long term relief.
5. Other occurrances – have earthquakes or volcanic eruptions occurred in this
area before or since the case study you are describing. How common are
they? Why are they common or not common in this area?
6. Preparing for disaster – describe some of the ways the population living in
this area were prepared for the earthquake or volcanic eruption or what
measures have been taken to prepare for future earthquakes or volcanic
eruptions.
7. Bibliography – include a list of all the sources of information you use.
If you need help with the research or the organisation of your information come to
the ILC Wednesday 2-4 PM or see me in the staffroom E109 Monday or
Thursday afternoon or email me your work for comment.
Mary Shannon
mary.shannon@tafensw.edu.au
YEAR 11 ESL GEOGRAPHY ASSESSMENT TASK 2
Investigate and describe one earthquake OR one volcanic eruption
Mark Sheet
NAME: ..............................................................
EVENT: ................................................................................................
Comment
Mark
Content:
Location
Description
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Outcomes
Rescue
Relief efforts
Other
Occurrences
Preparing for
the future
Presentation
Title page
Heading and
subheadings
/20
Appropriate
maps and
photographs
Logically
organised
Blbliography
/20