Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
CGC1D - Geography of Canada
Unit 2 Performance Task



Description:
Unit 2 focuses on the interconnection between all elements of physical geography including geology, climate, soil, vegetation, as well as a human activity, across the landscape. This performance task brings all topics of the unit together by researching the causes, effects, prevention, and importance that a natural disaster can have on the people impacted.
You will:
Choose a Canadian town/city that you think is at risk of at least one natural hazard/disaster.
Explain and prove why the city is at risk. The characteristics of the geology, climate, vegetation, and human activity around the city will help in your explanation. An example for geology: “San Francisco is at risk for an earthquake because it is located along a transform plate boundary between the Pacific and North American plates. When the plates slip past each other, large earthquakes are possible.” Use the attached organizer to layout ALL your research.
Present this information in an effective way (poster, Prezi, powerpoint, pamphlet, concise report etc.).
Include pictures, maps, or graphs in a meaningful and relevant way. Consider including risk maps/graphs, pictures of previous disasters, etc.).
Checklist/ Look Fors
I have provided a brief overview of the town's spatial significance. Geographic location (map), landform and climate region, population, and other helpful information related to risk assessment.
I have provided an explanation of how the natural hazard occurs.
I have provided a discussion of interrelationships and patterns/trends found between the landform/geology, climate, vegetation, and human activity. I have explained how these relationships increase or decrease the level of risk with my chosen city.
I have provided an outline of the strategies that are being used around the world to limit the impact of a natural hazard from various geographic perspectives.
I have compared the available strategies to the ones actually used by the city to determine if they are truly prepared for a disaster.
I have explained the social, environmental, political, and economic impacts that a hazard would have on my city.
The mark you receive will reflect how well you follow the guidelines stated above. See rubric for a detailed mark breakdown.
GOOD LUCK!