Settlement Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a settlement?
A
Where people live.
2
Q
How big are settlements?
A
They can be small as a single house.
Large as a mega city.
3
Q
What can a settlement be…
A
Permanent.
Temporary.
4
Q
Give an example of a temporary settlement.
A
Refugee camp.
5
Q
However, temporary settlements can become what?
A
Permanent over time.
6
Q
What is a settlement site?
A
Piece of land upon a settlement.