Geography Flashcards
How are settlements chosen
Settlements are chosen on flat land for crops and stability
And woods for shelter protection and fires
Near water to drink and for protection
urban and rural say 3 of each
For urban
Lots of people
Lots of jobs
Lots of services
Lots of police
Lots of attractions
Lots of education
Against urban
Lots of pollution For rural
Lots of crimes. Nicer looking
Less space Good education
More competition to get jobs. Easier to get friends
Harder to get friends. Less pollution
Lots of animals
Lower crime rate
Against Rural
Less police
Less transparent
Less services
Not many schools
Less emergency services
Less jobs
Difference between urban and rural
Urban is city conurbation type and rural is isolated settlements and hamlets and villages and towns
Settlement function
Nuclear end is where lots of house are gathered round a crossroads or a church
Dispersed is where houses are spread out
Linear is where houses are in a line next to a road or river
What’s comparison or convenience
Convenience is every day use that we can buy at local stores
Comparison are high and luxury items such as cars and electronics they are found in specialty stores
What are the main cities in brazil
Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Belem
What is a settlement
A settlement is where people live