Settlement And Communications Flashcards
1
Q
What is linear settlement?
A
When settlement is in a line along a route way
2
Q
What is nucleated settlement?
A
This is when settlements are grouped together, it can also be called clustered
3
Q
What is dispersed settlement?
A
When settlements are spread out randomly
4
Q
What is the primate city?
A
A city that is twice as big as the second biggest city in that country
5
Q
What is the zuderzee project?
A
A project to reclaim land from the sea in the Netherlands
6
Q
How are polders built?
A
- A dam was built, cutting off the sea
- Sea walls called dykes were then built around the area of land reclaimed from the sea
- The water was then drained by pumping water into canals
7
Q
What type of settlement is common on polders?
A
Planned, radial pattern
8
Q
What are the different functions of limerick city?
A
- Defense(castle)
- Market (shops)
- Port (import and export goods)
9
Q
What are the different functions of Basel, Switzerland?
A
- Defence (castle and city walls)
- Market ( industrialized city with large retail sector)
- Nodal point (inland harbors and railway lines)
10
Q
What is the name of Ireland’s transport network?
A
Transport 21 plan:
- M7
- M50
11
Q
What is the French railway system called?
A
The TGV
The métro
