The document provides a detailed description of a hurricane, including how hurricanes form, how they are measured, relevant maps, and data on effects. It discusses the short-term and long-term impacts on people and places and describes a range of ways to reduce the effects of tropical storms. The document also compares the effects of two tropical storms, one in a richer country and one in a poorer country.

1. D Provides a basic description of the storm with no explanation.
C Provides a detailed description of the storm effects.
A description of how hurricanes form and how they are measured.
Includes at least two relevant maps and 2-3 pieces of data.
Talks about how the hurricane affects people.
B As C plus:
Explains the long term and short term impacts of a hurricane.
Describes a range of ways in which the effects of a tropical storm can be reduced.
Mentions at least two different groups of people and how they were affected.
Uses graphs and at least 4-5 pieces of data.
A As B plus:
Compares two tropical storms, one is a richer country and one in a poorer country.
Question Your
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What is a tropical storm? (wind speed
classification)
How do they form?
Map showing countries affected?
What were the effects on people?
What were the effects on places?
What can be done to minimise the
impact?
Grade:
Based on this lesson, what target would
you set yourself for future research
tasks?
Name:
Peer and self assessment of
presentations