Settlement Patterns

Which of the following sentences best describes a linear settlement?

• A settlement that is ribbon shaped around road networks.

• They have a long, narrow shape.

• Buildings separated by countryside/farmland/woods/fields.

• Buildings are clustered around a central point

Which of the following sentences best describes a nucleated settlement?

• A settlement that is ribbon shaped around road networks.

• They have a long, narrow shape.

• Buildings separated by countryside/farmland/woods/fields.

• Buildings are clustered around a central point

Which of the following sentences best describes a dispersed settlement?

• A settlement that is ribbon shaped around road networks.

• They have a long, narrow shape.

• Buildings separated by countryside/farmland/woods/fields.

• Buildings are clustered around a central point

A site that is usually high where you have a 360 degree view of approaching enemies.

• Defensive site

• Dry point site

• Aspect

• Sheltered

The direction the site is facing. It is often an advantage to be positioned towards sunlight.

• Sheltered

• Dry Point Site

• Wet point site

• Aspect

A raised site.

• Dry point site

• Wet Point site

• Bridging point

• Aspect

Protected from adverse weather by mountains, forests etc.

• Bridging point

• Aspect

• Sheltered

• Dry point site

The function of a settlement that is focused on the sale of agricultural produce.

• Retail

• Market town

• Farming

• Industry

The function of a settlement that revolves around the sale of goods and services.

• Retail

• Tourism

• Industry

• Technological

The function of a settlement that centers around maritime trade.

• Industry

• Hub

• Port

• Market town