Site Of Settlement Flashcards
What is the site?
The ground the settlement is built on
What are the 5 factors of the site for settlement?
Altitude, aspect, drainage, slope and shelter
What is altitude?
The height of the place above sea level
Why is there not a lot of settlement in upland areas?
The conditions are too cold, windy, and wet. Soil tends to be thin and poor due to mass movement. Building materials are not widely available.
Where are most settlements?
In low-laying ground under 200m
What is an example of low-laying settlement?
Killarney
What is aspect?
The direction in which a place is facing
How does aspect influence settlement?
In the northern hemisphere, the best slopes to locate on face south since they receive more sunshine, which is better for agriculture.
What is a place of an example of aspect?
Killybegs
What is drainage?
The natural removal of water from an area
Why are rivers important?
Water, transport, fertile soil and food
What is a bridging point?
A place where it’s easiest to cross a river, usually at a narrow point
What is slope?
When land is slanted rather than flat, when its really slopes its called steep
Do settlements occur at steep land?
Not usually
What’s an example of a place with a bridging point?
Athlone to the River Shannon
Why is agriculture not suitable on slopes?
Its soil is thinner and more difficult to operate machinery
What is an example of a place on a slope?
Kilkenny on the banks of River Nore
What is shelter?
Protection from weather by tress, mountains, valleys or other natural features
Where is settlement on the coast for the protection done?
It places itself in harbours
What is an example of a place with shelter?
Dingle
