Settlement Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is a Settlement?
A place where groups of people live.
Settlements can range from small hamlets and villages to large cities.
What percentage of the world’s population lives in cities?
50%.
This statistic highlights the urbanization trend globally.
What is the smallest type of Settlement?
Hamlet.
A hamlet is typically a small community without its own church.
What is the largest type of Settlement?
Conurbation.
A conurbation is a large area of urban settlement formed by the merging of towns or cities.
What is an example of a large city mentioned?
London.
London is one of the largest cities in the world.
What is the approximate population of the city of Lisburn as per the 2021 Census?
51,000 people.
This figure illustrates the population size of a small city.
What is the term used for the land on which a Settlement is built?
Site.
The site can influence the development and sustainability of the Settlement.
Why do people choose a specific site for a Settlement?
Due to the number of natural advantages it has.
The more advantages a site has, the more likely it is to survive and grow.
True or False: The more natural advantages a site has, the less likely it is to survive and grow.
False.
A site with more natural advantages is more likely to thrive.
What makes a superb geographer?
A range of geographical skills.
These skills include the ability to analyze and interpret geographical data.
What is Geography?
Geography is all about the world, studying different people, places, and the environment.
What do we study in Geography?
We study natural features of the earth, human activity, and the impact this has on our world.
What does Physical Geography study?
Physical Geography studies the natural world, including rocks, soil, climate, rivers, plants, animals, and volcanoes.
What is Environmental Geography?
Environmental Geography studies the impact of physical and human processes on the environment and potential damage caused by these processes.
What are examples of issues studied in Environmental Geography?
Examples include global warming, pollution, and destruction of the rainforest.
What does Human Geography study?
Human Geography studies the behaviors of human beings and their interactions with settlement development and population.
List key concepts associated with Human Geography.
- TV mast
- Large city
- Motorway
- Town
- Industry
- Trade
- Imports
- Quality of life
- Mining and quarrying
- Distribution
- Migration
- Communications
- Settlement
- Exports
- Urban
- Economic activity
- Health
- Shopping
- Life expectancy
Fill in the blank: Human Geography helps us understand our world and, hopefully, make it a _______.
[better place]
True or False: Environmental Geography only focuses on human-made impacts on the environment.
False
What is the focus of study in Physical Geography?
The focus is on natural features such as rocks, soil, climate, rivers, plants, animals, and volcanoes.
What is the relationship between Human Geography and economic activity?
Human Geography studies how human behaviors and interactions influence economic activities.
Fill in the blank: The study of __________ focuses on how human processes affect the environment.
[Environmental Geography]
