Settlement ; hierarchy Flashcards
1
Q
What is a settlement hierarchy?
A
a way of arranging main types of settlements in order of their size.
2
Q
Describe the hierarchy in order. (Biggest to smallest)
A
primate city/capital large cities/conurbations city large town small town village hamlet isolated buildings/farmsteads
3
Q
Name 3 main ways in which settlements are ordered in the hierarchy.
A
area
population
number of services/function (depends on the threshold population)
4
Q
What is meant by the ‘threshold population’?
A
min. number of people needed for a shop/service to run while making profit.
