Settlement Flashcards
Why are settlements important?
They provide a place for people to live, work, and meet their daily needs like food, shelter, and safety.
Think of settlements as places fulfilling basic human needs (food, shelter, safety).
What is a settlement?
A place where people live.
Imagine any place where people gather and live.
Name two types of settlements.
Rural settlements and urban settlements.
Visualize a small rural farm and a bustling city.
Why do many rural residents travel to cities?
To find work, as there are fewer job opportunities in rural areas.
Picture a rural worker commuting to a city job.
Why are rural roads often made of sand or gravel?
Due to less traffic and lower population density, it is more economical than tar roads.
Think of roads designed for fewer vehicles and less traffic.
Why is it cheaper to live in rural settlements?
People can grow their own food and spend less on housing and utilities.
Remember the idea of self-sufficient farming communities.
Where are rural settlements located?
Away from big cities and towns, with large open spaces and fewer people.
Imagine the vast open spaces outside cities.
What is the main source of livelihood in rural areas?
Agriculture (growing crops and raising animals).
Think of farming as the backbone of rural living.
Name two types of roads commonly found in rural areas.
Sand roads and gravel roads.
Visualize unpaved rural roads of sand or gravel.
What type of buildings are found in rural areas?
Huts or houses designed to suit the climate.
Picture rural homes built to handle specific climates.
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of rural settlements.
Advantage: Lower cost of living. Disadvantage: Limited access to healthcare and clean water.
Think of living simply with basic resources but limited services.
Why do people earn more in urban areas?
There are more job opportunities and higher-paying industries.
Recall industries and businesses concentrated in cities.
Why do urban settlements have better services than rural areas?
Higher population density and economic resources allow for more advanced infrastructure.
Imagine the density of cities allowing for shared services.
What defines urban settlements?
Areas with lots of buildings, tar roads, dense population, and less open space.
Picture cities as centers with tall buildings and crowded streets.
Name three types of jobs available in urban areas.
Teachers, lawyers, shopkeepers.
Visualize urban professionals like teachers, doctors, and shopkeepers.
