patterns in human geography Flashcards
What is a linear pattern?
In linear patters of human settlement, people live near each other in rural areas(small areas) along major roads.
What is a scattered pattern?
In scattered patterns of human settlement, people live far apart from each other in rural areas(farms)in a random manner.
What is a clustered pattern?
In clustered patterns of human settlement people live very close to each other in congested urban areas (large cities)
What makes a great settlement site?
The best locations were on dry ground(above flood levels) with access to water supply, fertile soil(for crops) timber (for fuel) and pastures (for animals to graze on made up of basic needs)
How does site influence settlement patterns?
When early settlers arrived they would settle in a place that had a good site. A good site includes characteristics such as; flat or gently rolling land, good soil that grows crops, near fresh water good climate ( warm summers , cool winters )
What is low order service?
Low order services are frequently and are not far. Example: grocery store, gas station, etc.
What is site?
Site describes the physical features of a place, like a city or a town. A site map shows the physical features eg. Hills swamps, the location of bodies of water e.g lakes, bays . City land uses e.g parks, schools , historical sites, etc.
What is situation?
Situation describes the economic activities of an area. A situation map shows the location of city’s , railroads, highways , airports , natural resources etc.
How does situation influence settlement patterns?
People today settle in a place in a place that has a good situation. Places will grow if the situation has good characteristics. Such as available power a steady supply of electricity, access to other communities ( fast trains, paved roads and large airports.
What is middle order service?
Middle order services are used less frequently and found in medium settlements. Example: Shoe and clothing stores, movies, Costco, etc.
What is high order service?
High order services are used once every year or 2 and found in middle-large sized towns. Example: furniture stores, car dealerships, etc.
Other services
The larger a settlement is, the greater the number and type of services it provides.
What are the 6 factors that affect population distribution?
Physical features, agriculture(fertile soil), fresh water(adequate rainfall), climate, available power(electricity), access to other communities.
What is the formula for calculating population density?
Total population divided by total area = population density
Census
A count of all the people in a country, together with some details about them.
