Settlements Quiz

What is a settlement?

• A place with many factories

• A place with lots of nature

• A place where animals live

• A place where people live

Why did people long ago need to live in an area that was protected from enemies?

• To avoid danger

• To have access to water

• To be near factories

• To be close to sea ports

Where did people settle around sea ports or harbours?

• In urban areas

• In suburban areas

• In rural areas

• In cities

Why did farmers settle in areas with rich soil and water?

• To be close to factories

• To have access to water

• To grow crops

• To avoid danger

What is a village made up of?

• Factories

• Houses or huts

• Shops and schools

• Airports and railways

What is found in a town?

• Forests and mines

• Factories and airports

• Shops and houses

• Farms and villages

What is an urban community?

• In a city or town with lots of people and buildings

• In a rural area with few services

• In a suburban area with many shops

• In a village involved in fishing

What is a rural community known for?

• Having many shops and businesses

• Having many schools and hospitals

• Having lots of nature and open spaces

• Having many factories

Where do people live in a suburban community?

• In a village involved in fishing

• Just outside of a city or town

• In a rural area

• In a city or town

What is a characteristic of an urban community?

• Few people and buildings

• Few shops and businesses

• Lots of different kinds of buildings close together

• Lots of nature and open spaces