Sites Flashcards
What is a settlement?
A place where people live.
Why is wood supply a site advantage?
Good for building, cooking, burning, making weapons.
What is a site?
The actual plot of land that a settlement is built on.
Why is water supply a site advantage?
Good for drinking, washing, cooking, catching fish, travelling.
What are the advantages of a hilltop site?
Good defensive position, easy travelling.
Why is building materials a site advantage?
Good for building, gives a food supply.
What are the advantages of a valley site?
Water supply, fertile farmland.
Why is aspect a site advantage?
Good for shelter, sun, protected from wind.
What are the advantages of a dry point site?
Escape from flooding, dry land.
Why is relief of land a site advantage?
Good for building on, growing crops.
What are the advantages of a bridging point site?
Good for crossing valley flood plains, travelling.
