Site & Situation

Question 1

Site

Answer 1

Features of the land on which the settlement is built.

Question 2

Situation

Answer 2

Location in relation to other features such as distance direction from other major settlements, latitude & longitude and major transport routes

Question 3

Examples to write about site

Answer 3

Landforms - e.g. coastal plain, gentle rise from coast to inland
Vegetation - e.g. limited evidence of the original vegetation.
Soils - most likely contains sand soils associated w/ the coastal features.
(These examples are of Maslin Beach)

Question 4

Examples to write about situation

Answer 4

Latitude and longitude
Direction + distance from other significant places or features.
Its position along a road or railway

Question 5

What terms should be used when describing situation?

Answer 5

Distance (m/km)
Compass direction (or bearing_ from another feature/location, near to or between.
(*use 2 different methods when asked for 2)