settlement geography

Question 1

difference between a settlement and a site

Answer 1

1. settlement - place where people live
2. site - actual location of settlement

Question 2

wet point and dry point sit and defensive site

Answer 2

wet point - sites close to a water supply
dry point site - sites that avoid the risk of flooding
defensive site - sites on high ground to defend against enemies

Question 3

FUNCTION OF RURAL AREAS AND URBAN AREAS

Answer 3

RURAL
- SINGLE FUNCTION
-PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
URBAN
- MULTI FUNCTIONAL
- SECONDARY ACTIVITIES AND UP

Question 4

DIFFERENT SHAPES OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS (5)

Answer 4

1. ROUND
2. LINIER
3. CROSS ROAD
4. T SHAPED
5. STELLA

Question 5

FACTORS INFLUENCING SITE AND LOCATION (6)

Answer 5

• AVAILABILITY OF DRINKING WATER, BUILDING MATERIALS AND FOOD
• ARABLE LAND
• SOIL QAULITY AND CONDITIONS
• RELIEF AND DRAINAGE
• TRANSPORT ROUTUES
• RELIGION (RELIGOUS LAND)