Settlement Hierarchy Quiz

In settlement hierarchy, what does the term "threshold population" refer to?

• Number of people living in rural areas
• Minimum number of people required for a settlement to provide goods and services to sustain itself
• Average number of people in a settlement
• Maximum number of people allowed in a settlement

In settlement hierarchy, what does the term "range" refer to?

• The number of settlements within a specific area
• The size of the settlement in terms of population
• Maximum distance people are willing to travel to use a service or purchase goods from a particular settlement.
• The average income of residents in a settlement

What type of settlement typically has the highest frequency?

• City

• Conurbation

• Hamlet

• Megalopolis

Which term refers to goods and services that people use on a regular basis?

• High-order goods

• Middle-order goods

• Low-order goods

• Necessity goods

What does settlement hierarchy refer to?

• The arrangement of settlements based on their geographical location

• The ranking of settlements according to their size, frequency, and services offered

• The classification of settlements based on their architectural style

• The distribution of settlements based on their historical significance

Which type of settlement typically has the smallest population?

• City

• Conurbation

• Hamlet

• Megalopolis

Which type of settlement is described as a continuous built-up area formed by many cities or urban areas?

• Megalopolis

• City

• Conurbation

• Town

What is the primary characteristic of a conurbation?

• Low population density

• Discontinuous built-up area

• High frequency of settlements

• Continuous built-up area formed by multiple cities

What distinguishes a village from a hamlet?

• Villages have more services and goods available.

• Villages have a smaller population than hamlets.

• Villages are always located near urban areas.

• Villages have a higher frequency than hamlets.

Which term describes the distance people are willing to travel to buy goods or use services?

• Threshold population

• Sphere of influence

• Range

• Hinterland