Situation Of Settlement Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nodal point?
A
A location where different routes meet.
2
Q
What is a nodal point also known as?
A
Route focus
3
Q
What are the routes in a nodal point?
A
Rivers and canals
4
Q
Where is an example of a nodal point?
A
Carlow
5
Q
What are the 5 reasons people situate where they do?
A
Nodal point, bridging point, relief, coastal and defence
6
Q
What is relief?
A
The height, aspect and slope of an area
7
Q
What is an example of a town developing because of a bridging point?
A
Carrick-on-Suir
8
Q
What is an example of a town developing because of the coast?
A
Bray
9
Q
What is an example of a town developing because of relief?
A
Kildare
10
Q
What was built by the Normans?
A
Castles that had markets
11
Q
What is an example of a town developing because of defence?
A
Trim
