Study Of Settlement

Question 1

Settlement

Answer 1

Where a community of people live, with buildings and communication links that function together as a single connected system.
i.e. farmhouse, megacity

Question 2

Site

Answer 2

The exact point upon the land where the settlement was established. The site determines the physical factors such as:
Relief, Soil type, water source

Question 3

Dry-point site

Answer 3

A site that avoids the risk of flooding. These sites are located a distance from the water source, as water is abundant.

Question 4

Wet-point site

Answer 4

A site close to a supply of water. Occurs in dry areas where water may be scarce.

Question 5

Defensive site

Answer 5

A site located in high. Ground allowing the inhabitants of the settlement to see the enemy approaching from a distance.

Question 6

Harbours

Answer 6

Sheltered sea inlets provide suitable sites for fishing and trading ports.

Question 7

Aspect

Answer 7

In the Southern Hemisphere manly settlements are located on the north-facing sides of valleys which are sunny and warmer.

Question 8

Resources

Answer 8

Many settlements developed close to where natural resources could be found, such as trees and fertile soil. These resources provide food, building materials and fuel.

Question 9

Relief

Answer 9

Flat, low-lying land is much easier to build on than mountainous land.

Question 10

Settlements are categorized as two different settlements

Answer 10

Rural and urban settlements