Chapter 19 - Features of the Human Landscape on Maps

Question 1

What influences communications?

Answer 1

• Rivers: Roads avoid them to avoid floods
• Mountains: Hard to build on
• Valley Floors: Gaps for roads and railways

Question 2

What are the three forms of rural settlement?

Answer 2

Dispersed, ribbon and clustered.

Question 3

Explain dispersed settlement.

Answer 3

Houses are scattered around the countryside. Usually farms with outbuildings around them.

Question 4

Explain ribbon settlement.

Answer 4

Houses are built along a road or coastline.

Question 5

Explain clustered settlement.

Answer 5

Houses are grouped together usually around a crossroads.

Question 6

Name 5 functions on a map & give 2 examples of each.

Answer 6

1. Religious - Monasteries, Churches
2. Port - Docks, Lighthouses
3. Services - Education, Medical
4. Tourism - Beaches, Gold Courses
5. Transport - Railway, Canals

Question 7

Name 5 pieces of evidence of tourism.

Answer 7

1. Antiquity: Historical Interest e.g. Megalithic Tomb
2. Sea: Sailing, Swimming
3. Caravan Park, Camping Site: Accommodation
4. Mountain: Walking
5. Forests: Picnic, Walking