Settlements Flashcards
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What is a settlement?
A settlement is a place where people live.
What can settlements vary in?
They can vary in size.
What is the smallest type of settlement called?
The smallest type of settlement is called a hamlet.
What is the largest type of settlement called?
The largest type of settlement is called a Conurbation.
What is the site of a settlement?
The site of a settlement is the land on which it is built on.
Why are places with more natural advantages more likely to survive and grow?
Places with natural advantages, like water and fertile soil, support settlement, resources, and long-term growth.
What is a natural advantage from having your settlement high?
A natural advantage is you are able to see your enemies approaching and have an advantage while in battle as your higher up.
What place is best to have your settlement if you regularly need building materials?
In a forest is the best place to have your settlement as there is plenty of wood and stone.
What is good about having your settlement on flat land?
It is easier to build on and for growing crops.
What way is best for your settlement to face?
South, as you will have more sunlight and will be protected from the cold North wind.
Why is it a good thing to have a river near your settlement?
Rivers can act as a defensive mechanism, they can supply water needed for cooking or for drinking or food.
What is the situation of a settlement?
The situation of the settlement describes its location in relation to other things.
Why are some sites given a specific name?
Some sites are given a specific name because of their location.
What is a defensive site?
A defensive site is a site that is easy to defend from attack.
What is a dry point site?
Drypoint site is a place that is safe from flooding, wear water wouldn’t destroy it.
What is a wet point site?
A wet site is a site which will have good access to water.
What is a gap site?
A gap site is a flat area between mountains or in a valley where it is easy to travel through the hills.
What is a bridging site?
A bridging site is a narrow point along a river, which is easier to build a bridge across.
What are the examples of services?
A few examples of services are solicitors, post offices, shops, buses and trains.
What is a service in general?
In general, a service is something that is paid for or provided for free.
What would theory suggest about a larger settlement?
The larger the settlement, the more services it will have.
What is a hierarchy?
A hierarchy places things in order of importance.
What is an example of the sphere of influence?
E.g. The sphere of influence for a shop, is the area from which people come to use that shop.
