settlement Flashcards
what are the functions of a settlement
Settlement functions can be grouped into a number of categories, such as residential, recreational, retail, government, entertainment and industrial.
what are the factors affecting settlement
Factors such as water supply, building materials, quality of soil, climate, shelter and defence were all considered when settlements were first established.
what is settlement hierarchy
A settlement hierarchy is a way of arranging settlements into a hierarchy based upon their population or some other criteria.
what are urban and rural settlements
urban settlements are settlements in a city with more than 10,000 people and rural settlements are settlements in the countryside with less than 10,000 people
what is urban growth
the growth and decline of urban areas
