Urban Settlements

Question 1

Urban Settlement

Answer 1

Distinct areas where people live and work

Question 2

Hamlet

Answer 2

A settlement that is smaller than a village - found in rural areas - not many services provided

Question 3

Village

Answer 3

A group of houses and commercial buildings. Small populations, found in rural areas

Question 4

Town

Answer 4

Has it’s own name and local government. Provides a variety of limited services such as doctors, schools and banks

Question 5

City

Answer 5

A place of commerce, culture and population. It is of a significant size and importance compared to nearby urban places.

Question 6

Metropolis

Answer 6

The capital city of a country or region. Very dynamic, has universities and large medical facilities. Population is high and has urban sprawl.

Question 7

Megacity

Answer 7

A very large city with a population of over 10 million

Question 8

Conurbation

Answer 8

An extended urban area that is made up of several towns combining with the suburbs of one or more cities