Urbanisation Lesson 1 Chpt:4

Question 1

What is a disadvantage of Site C?

Answer 1

Less natural defense from attacks.

Question 2

What is an advantage of Site D?

Answer 2

Close to water, providing easy access for drinking and farming.

Question 3

What is a disadvantage of Site D?

Answer 3

The land is marshy, making it prone to flooding.

Question 4

What is an advantage of Site E?

Answer 4

Flat land near a river, providing water and transport access.

Question 5

What is a disadvantage of Site E?

Answer 5

Flood risk due to proximity to the river.

Question 6

Which site is likely the best choice for a village?

Answer 6

Site C is likely the best choice because it has good soil for farming and is on a gentle slope, reducing flood risks while still being suitable for building.

Question 8

What is an advantage of Site C?

Answer 8

Gentle slope with good soil, ideal for farming.

Question 9

What is a disadvantage of Site C?

Answer 9

Less natural defense from attacks.

Question 10

What is an advantage of Site D?

Answer 10

Close to water, providing easy access for drinking and farming.

Question 11

What is a disadvantage of Site D?

Answer 11

The land is marshy, making it prone to flooding.

Question 12

What is an advantage of Site E?

Answer 12

Flat land near a river, providing water and transport access.

Question 13

What is a disadvantage of Site E?

Answer 13

Flood risk due to proximity to the river.

Question 14

Which site is likely the best choice for a village?

Answer 14

Site C is likely the best choice because it has good soil for farming and is on a gentle slope, reducing flood risks.

Question 15

What is an advantage of Site A?

Answer 15

Located on a steep slope with hard rock, making it naturally defensible.

Question 16

What is a disadvantage of Site A?

Answer 16

Hard rock makes it difficult to build and farm.

Question 17

What is an advantage of Site B?

Answer 17

Thick woodland provides wood for building and fuel.

Question 18

What is a disadvantage of Site B?

Answer 18

Clearing trees for space and farming is difficult.

Question 19

What is a place where people live and work called?

Answer 19

Settlement

Includes villages and towns.

Question 20

What is the term for the increasing number of people living in towns and cities?

Answer 20

Urbanization

Reflects demographic shifts towards urban areas.

Question 21

What does the term ‘site’ refer to in the context of settlements?

Answer 21

The actual land on which the settlement is built.

Encompasses geographical and environmental factors.

Question 22

List three site advantages of Warkworth.

Answer 22

• Defence
• Food and Water
• Building Materials

These factors contributed to its initial establishment.

Question 23

What natural feature provided defence for Warkworth?

Answer 23

River providing good defence from three sides.

The river acted as a natural barrier.

Question 24

What type of land was available for agriculture near Warkworth?

Answer 24

Good farming land nearby.

Essential for food supply and settlement sustainability.

Question 25

What resource was available for building in Warkworth?

Answer 25

Nearby rock outcrops provided building materials. ## Footnote Crucial for construction and infrastructure.

Question 26

What was the quality of the building land in Warkworth?

Answer 26

Firm, flat land easy to build on. ## Footnote Facilitated construction and development.

Question 27

Why was Warkworth considered a dry site?

Answer 27

It was well above river flood level. ## Footnote Reduces the risk of flooding and associated damages.

Question 28

True or False: Warkworth grew into a large town despite its advantages.

Answer 28

False ## Footnote Original advantages became less important over time.

Question 29

What does the statement 'a site's advantages can change over time' imply?

Answer 29

The importance of certain natural advantages may diminish. ## Footnote Reflects changing socio-economic conditions.

Question 30

What is a place where people live and work called?

Answer 30

Settlement ## Footnote Includes villages and towns.

Question 31

What is the term for the increasing number of people living in towns and cities?

Answer 31

Urbanization ## Footnote Reflects demographic shifts towards urban areas.

Question 32

What does the term 'site' refer to in the context of settlements?

Answer 32

The actual land on which the settlement is built. ## Footnote Encompasses geographical and environmental factors.

Question 33

List three site advantages of Warkworth.

Answer 33

* Defence * Food and Water * Building Materials ## Footnote These factors contributed to its initial establishment.

Question 34

What natural feature provided defence for Warkworth?

Answer 34

River providing good defence from three sides. ## Footnote The river acted as a natural barrier.

Question 35

What type of land was available for agriculture near Warkworth?

Answer 35

Good farming land nearby. ## Footnote Essential for food supply and settlement sustainability.

Question 36

What resource was available for building in Warkworth?

Answer 36

Nearby rock outcrops provided building materials. ## Footnote Crucial for construction and infrastructure.

Question 37

What was the quality of the building land in Warkworth?

Answer 37

Firm, flat land easy to build on. ## Footnote Facilitated construction and development.

Question 38

Why was Warkworth considered a dry site?

Answer 38

It was well above river flood level. ## Footnote Reduces the risk of flooding and associated damages.

Question 39

True or False: Warkworth grew into a large town despite its advantages.

Answer 39

False ## Footnote Original advantages became less important over time.

Question 40

What does the statement 'a site's advantages can change over time' imply?

Answer 40

The importance of certain natural advantages may diminish. ## Footnote Reflects changing socio-economic conditions.