1.10 Settlement Patterns

Question 1

Nucleated settlements

Answer 1

Nucleated settlements are made up of a cluster of buildings, usually around a central point, such as a crossroads or the bridge over a river.

Question 2

Linear settlements

Answer 2

Linear settlements are long and thin which usually develop along a road or a river valley or in an area where flat land is limited.

Question 3

Dispersed settlements

Answer 3

Dispersed settlements like isolated dwellings are scattered across the countryside and surrounded by farmland, which are often found in upland areas where settlement is difficult.