Background

Question 1

what is a settlement?

Answer 1

a place where a group of people live

Question 2

what factors determine the site of a settlement?

Answer 2

physical, resources
economical, minerals
trade/transport, natural harbour 
cultural and social, industries
political, government influence
historical, protection

Question 3

what is the situation of a settlement?

Answer 3

the location in relation to surrounding features

features that define situation influence activity

Question 4

what is a rural settlement?

Answer 4

small population involved in primary activities

unifunctional

Question 5

what is an urban settlement?

Answer 5

large population involved in 2nd and tertiary activities

multifunctional

Question 6

4 differences between rural and urban?

Answer 6

site and population
economic activities
services
land use

Question 7

what classifies a settlement?

Answer 7

size and complexity
pattern
function

Question 8

discuss size and complexity in a settlement

Answer 8

rural: village or farmstead
urban: city or megalopolis

Question 9

discuss pattern in a settlement

Answer 9

rural: dispersed
urban: nucleated

Question 10

discuss function in a settlement

Answer 10

the purpose for a settlement, related to its activities