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Topic 5.2: Settlement Patterns and Survey Methods Quiz

Authored by John Williams

Geography

12th Grade

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Topic 5.2: Settlement Patterns and Survey Methods Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between rural settlement patterns in North America and many other parts of the world?

Promotion of westward expansion

Use of metes and bounds system

North America experienced dispersed settlements rather then clustered

Use of linear settlements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the metes and bounds system used in England?

To divide common land into individual plots

To describe plot boundaries using specific points and larger features

To measure and record the distance, elevation, and size of features on the earth's surface

To create rectangular plots of consistent size

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of Cyrus McCormick's invention of the mechanical reaper on agricultural practices?

Promoted the use of the French long-lot system

Led to the development of the township and range system

Increased the need for human labor

Reduced the need for human labor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Public Land Survey System in the United States?

To divide common land into individual plots

To describe plot boundaries using specific points and larger features

To create rectangular plots of consistent size

To measure and record the distance, elevation, and size of features on the earth's surface

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of the French long-lot system?

Clustered settlements

Long, thin sections of land that run perpendicular to a river

Rectangular plots of consistent size

Dispersed settlements

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What influenced the types of crops grown by residents of rural settlements?

Use of the metes and bounds system

Soil types, climate, and labor force

Promotion of westward expansion

Development of the township and range system

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the linear settlement pattern?

To organize buildings and human activities close to a body of water or along a transportation route

To encourage individual self-sufficiency

To foster a strong sense of place and shared services

To divide common land into individual plots

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