4 Types Of Sites Flashcards

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What are the four types of sites?

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Harbor site, natural site, strategic site and meeting point site.

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Harbor site and an example of it

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Natural harbors, deep, ice free harbors shelter boats from storms. Example: Halifax.

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Natural resource site and an example of it

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Where natural resources are either gathered or processed. Example: Sudbury.

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Strategic site and an example of it

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During times of strife, people built defenses and settlements at strategic sites. They provide protection and control. Example: Quebec City.

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Meeting point site and an example of it

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Meeting point sites are developed at transportation junctions like, crossroads Were favored for rural buildings. Example: Winnipeg.

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What 2 things do geographers look for in in a site?

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Flat land and freshwater supply.

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