Settlements (function & situation)

The function of a settlement refers to its

• overall purpose

• people's activities

• population size

• sphere of influence

Dispersed settlements involve a number of buildings not that close to each other

• True

• False

Nucleated settlements

• have a center point

• develop from middle inwards

• always develop around the intersection of two major roads

• all of the above

Linear settlements usually develop from the middle outwards.

• True

• False

There are only 3 settlement patterns.

• True

• False

The situation of a settlement refers to its specific location.

• True

• False

Access to water is important for a settlement because people can use the water for drinking and cleaning.

• True

• False

The attractiveness of the area is not important when choosing a location for a settlement.

• True

• False

(a)   refers to the positioning of the settlement

(a)   refers to protection for the settlement.