Linear Settlements Quiz

What is a linear settlement?

• A town in a circular shape

• A town stretched out in a long line

• A town with buildings scattered randomly

• A town with buildings clustered together

What influences the location of linear settlements?

• Transportation highways

• Proximity to mountains

• Availability of parks

• Distance from water bodies

Why do people build houses along transportation routes in linear settlements?

• For privacy

• For scenic views

• For easy access

• For isolation

What can dictate the layout of a linear settlement?

• Community spirit

• Geography

• Noise pollution

• Traffic trouble

What is a potential advantage of living in a linear settlement?

• Limited space

• Isolation from neighbors

• Efficiency in travel

• Lack of community spirit

What can be a disadvantage of living in a linear settlement?

• Traffic trouble

• Proximity to parks

• Availability of amenities

• Lack of community spirit

What geographical feature can force people to build in a line in a linear settlement?

• Wide valley

• Coastline

• Flat terrain

• Mountain range

What can attract a linear settlement?

• Isolation from transportation routes

• Heavy traffic

• Noise pollution

• Transportation highways

What can be a consequence of lots of houses next to a road in a linear settlement?

• Community spirit

• Efficiency in travel

• Isolation from neighbors

• Limited space for amenities

What can contribute to a strong sense of community in a linear settlement?

• Isolation from neighbors

• Lack of transportation routes

• Houses far apart

• Houses close together