Settlements Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is a settlement?
A place where people establish a community.
What is the settlement hierarchy?
The arrangement of settlements in order of importance, size or population.
What are settlement functions?
The roles or activities that take place in a settlement.
What is a site?
The actual location of a settlement.
What is a situation?
The location of a settlement in relation to its surroundings.
What is a nucleated settlement?
A settlement where buildings are clustered together.
What is a dispersed settlement?
A settlement where buildings are spread out.
What is a linear settlement?
A settlement that is arranged in a line, often along a road or a river.
List the order of the settlement hierarchy:
Mega city, city, town, village, hamlet, isolated dwelling.
What makes a good location for a settlement?
Access to water, land quality, defense, positioning of the shelter, natural resources, attractiveness, function.
What are examples of the functions of a settlement?
Residential (housing), commercial (shops and businesses), industrial (factories), and administrative (government offices.)
What are types of changes in settlements?
Social changes, economic changes,
Political changes, environmental changes, cultural changes.
What is urban growth?
The development and growth of towns and cities.
What is a push factor?
Reasons why people move away from a place.
What is a pull factor?
Reasons why people choose to move to a particular place.
What services do urban areas usually provide?
Healthcare, transportation, social and cultural facilities, waste management, housing, economic opportunities and emergency services.
What factors influence the site of a settlement?
Characteristics such as water supply, soil fertility and climate.
What factors influence the situation of a settlement?
These include the settlement’s location relative to other places such as trade routes or neighboring cities.
What is a rural area?
A countryside location with low population density and limited infrastructure.
Name 2 advantages of living in rural areas
Peace and quiet; cleaner air.
Name 2 disadvantages in rural areas
Poor access to services; transport difficulties.
What does “community spirit” mean in rural areas?
Strong social ties where people often known and support eachother
What is an urban area?
A city or large town with high population and developed infrastructure.
List 3 common urban challenges
Traffic congestion, air pollution, housing shortages
