Grade 8 Geography Curriculum

What settlement is very spaced out?

• Linear

• Dispersed

• Nucleated

• Peripheral

Which settlement is crowded?

• Peripheral

• Linear

• Nucleated

• Dispersed

Which description best suits a linear settlement?

• In this settlement, everything is very close together, there is not much open space, and there is a large population.

• In this settlement, everything is very far apart. There is a lot of space, and the population in one area is very little.

• In this settlement, building are somewhat close to each other, leaving some space between buildings.

• In this settlement, buildings are close to the border and act as a type of outline to the settlement.

True or False: Nucleated Settlements have a very small population.

• True

• False

What type of settlement is shown?

• Peripheral

• Linear

• Nucleated

• Dispersed

Select all that are positive effects of Urban Sprawl.

• Lower Land Rates

• Rise in Population Growth

• Improved Infrastucture

• Lower Tax Rates

Select all that are negative effects of the Urban Sprawl?

• Lack in Urban Planning

• Improved Infrastructure

• Environmental Issues

• Increased Traffic

What are the uses of water bodies?

• Source of food

• Source of water

• Source of transportation

• Source of play

Which of these has a positive impact on the environment?

• Drought

• Illegal Wildfire Trade

• Answer not given

• Deforestation

Why are world- renowned scientists trying to save the Amazon Rainforest now?

• In order to somehow maintain our main supply of oxygen, food, and water.

• In order to maintain the popularity of the place, and to get tourists to visit the place for economic purposes.