Geography Flashcards

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How are settlements chosen

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Settlements are chosen on flat land for crops and stability
And woods for shelter protection and fires
Near water to drink and for protection

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urban and rural say 3 of each

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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

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Difference between urban and rural

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Urban is city conurbation type and rural is isolated settlements and hamlets and villages and towns

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Settlement function

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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

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What’s comparison or convenience

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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

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What are the main cities in brazil

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Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Belem

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What is a settlement

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A settlement is where people live

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