social studies understanding settlements

What is human geography primarily concerned with?

• The study of animals

• The history of food gathering

• The types of physical geography

• Why people settle in certain places

What is a settlement?

• A type of animal habitat

• A geographical feature like a mountain

• An area where people have built places to live

• A method of food gathering

What does population density measure?

• The total number of animals in an area

• The number of people in a settlement relative to its land area

• The average age of people in a settlement

• The size of a settlement in square miles

Which factor might influence where people choose to settle?

• The color of the houses

• The availability of water and food

• The distance from the nearest city

• The number of schools in the area

What is meant by settlement patterns?

• The population of different countries

• The shapes and arrangements of settlements

• The types of food gathered in settlements

• The history of human migration

How does climate affect settlement patterns?

• It determines the color of buildings

• It influences the availability of resources

• It has no effect on where people live

• It only affects urban areas

What is a settlement?

• A place where people live and establish a community

• A large city with skyscrapers

• An area with no human population

• A natural landform, like a mountain

Which of the following is a reason why people choose to settle near rivers?

• Rivers provide a source of fresh water

• Rivers are difficult to cross

• Rivers have no impact on settlement

• Rivers prevent trade and transportation

Which type of settlement is most likely found in rural areas?

• A large city with many skyscrapers

• A small village with farming communities

• A coastal town with many factories

• A desert region with no water sources

How does the location of a settlement impact its development?

• Location has no effect on development

• Settlements near resources grow more easily

• Only settlements in remote areas can develop

• All settlements develop at the same rate regardless of location