Spatial Patterns in Human Settlement

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

• Clustered, Scattered, and Linear

• Urban, Rural, and Suburban

• Developed, Developing, and Underdeveloped

• Coastal, Mountainous, and Desert

Which type of settlement pattern is characterized by the concentration of people in a small area?

• Clustered

• Scattered

• Linear

• Urban

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

• Japan

• United States

• Canada

• China

What is the population density of Tokyo?

• Over 6,000 people per square kilometer

• Less than 3 people per square kilometer

• Equivalent to the population density of New York City

• More than 15 times the population density of New York City

Which country has one of the lowest population densities in the world?

• Canada

• Japan

• United States

• China

Which type of settlement pattern is characterized by a dispersed pattern of human settlement?

• Scattered

• Clustered

• Linear

• Rural

Which country has a linear settlement pattern along the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes?

• United States

• Canada

• Japan

• China

What factors can shape linear settlement patterns?

• Transportation networks, economic opportunities, and natural resources

• Abundant resources and economic opportunities

• Limited resources and challenging environmental conditions

• Access to services and opportunities

What is the task in the settlement pattern scavenger hunt?

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

• Find examples of urban, rural, and suburban settlement patterns

• Find examples of developed and developing countries

• Find examples of coastal, mountainous, and desert settlement patterns

Which tool can be used to find settlement patterns in different regions?

• Google Earth

• Google Maps

• Satellite View

• Zoom In