Types of Settlement : Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Hamlet ?
A
One or two farms with a large space in between.
2
Q
What is a Village ?
A
A small settlement, with a population of up to a few thousand people. They are usually surrounded by rural fields and forest.
3
Q
What is a town ?
A
Urban settlements with populations of up to over 10,000 people.
4
Q
What is a city?
A
Urban settlements made up of different neighbourhoods. If a city has a population of over 10 million, it is known as a Megacity. The UK has many cities – the largest is London.
5
Q
What does urban mean ?
A
A built up area (e.g. town or city)
6
Q
What does rural mean ?
A
A sparsely populated area (such as a villageor hamlet).
