Settlement

Name one factor that influences the location of a settlement.

• Distance from the equator

• Availability of natural resources

• Climate change

• Proximity to major cities

What is a town settlement?

• A town settlement is a populated area where people live, work, and interact with each other.

• A town settlement is a type of dessert

• A town settlement is a form of transportation

• A town settlement is a musical instrument

What are some common features of a town?

• Rivers, mountains, beaches, forests

• Houses, streets, shops, schools, parks, public services

• Castles, moats, drawbridges, dungeons

• Skyscrapers, highways, factories, airports

How can a town be improved for its residents?

• By focusing on infrastructure development, public services enhancement, community engagement, green spaces creation, and economic opportunities expansion.

• By reducing access to public services

• By ignoring community engagement

• By decreasing economic opportunities

What is town planning and why is it important?

• Town planning leads to increased crime rates

• Town planning is irrelevant and unnecessary

• Town planning only benefits the wealthy

• Town planning is important because it helps manage growth, preserve historical sites, improve infrastructure, and enhance overall quality of life for residents.

Describe a village settlement.

• A village settlement is a large urban area with skyscrapers and high-rise buildings.

• A village settlement is a military base where soldiers are stationed.

• A village settlement is a group of nomadic people who move from place to place.

• A village settlement is a small community of houses and buildings where people live and work together.

Differentiate between a village and a city.

• The weather

• The language spoken

• The main difference between a village and a city is the size, population, and level of development.

• The type of animals found

What are some characteristics of a city?

• Sparse population, lack of infrastructure, limited economic activities, homogeneity, absence of governmental services

• Dense population, infrastructure, economic activities, cultural diversity, governmental services

What are some key characteristics of a rural settlement?

• High population density and advanced infrastructure

• Low population density, agricultural focus, and close-knit community

• Industrial focus and diverse cultural activities

• High-rise buildings and commercial centers

Why is it important to preserve historical sites within settlements?

• Preserving historical sites has no significance and should be ignored.

• Historical sites are irrelevant to modern settlements and should be demolished.

• Preserving historical sites helps maintain cultural heritage, attract tourism, and provide a sense of identity to the community.

• Historical sites are a burden on settlements and should be converted into commercial spaces.