SETTLEMENT Flashcards
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SITE
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point at which it’s located
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SETTLEMENT
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place where people live
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SITUATION
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position in relation to other features
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NUCLEATED
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clustered around central point
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LINEAR
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along a road/river
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DISPERESED
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spread out throughout landscape
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FUNCTION
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main purpose for a settlement to be there
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SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
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the area served by a particular settlement or service
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THRESHOLD POPULATION
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min people needed to ensure demand is great enough for special service to be offered in that area
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RANGE
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max distance people are prepared to travel to obtain a service
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MARKET TOWN
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originally for trade
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PORT
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used for boats
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RESIDENTS
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most people like there but don’t work there
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ROUTE CENTRE
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lots of roads meet here
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COMMERCIAL
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provides for needs of industry and business
