Spatial Patterns in Human Settlement

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What are the three main types of spatial patterns in human settlement?

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Clustered, Scattered, and Linear

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Which type of settlement pattern is characterized by the concentration of people in a small area? (Hint: Too many people in a certain area)

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Clustered

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Which country has one of the most densely populated cities in the world?

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Japan

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What is the population density of Tokyo? (Hint: Too many people in a certain area)

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Over 6,000 people per square kilometer

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Which country has one of the lowest population densities in the world? (Hint: one of the smaller population)

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Canada

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Which type of settlement pattern is characterized by a dispersed pattern of human settlement? (Hint: Not closely together)

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Scattered

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Which country has a linear settlement pattern along the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes? (Hint: Think about which country these places are located in)

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United States

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What factors can shape linear settlement patterns?

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Transportation networks, economic opportunities, and natural resources

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What are the 3 types of spatial settlements?

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Find examples of clustered, scattered, and linear settlement patterns.

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Which tool can be used to find settlement patterns in different regions? Options: Google Earth, Satellite View, Zoom In

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Google Earth