Unit 5 Review: Patterns of Settlement (7th Grade)

What is a linear settlement pattern?

• Homes and buildings arranged in a circle

• Homes and buildings scattered randomly

• Homes and buildings clustered around a central point

• Homes and buildings arranged along a line, like a road or river

A grid settlement is usually found in:

• Mountain villages

• Rural farmlands

• Planned urban areas with straight streets

• Riverbanks and coastlines

Which of the following is an example of slash-and-burn agriculture?

• Planting crops on terraces

• Using irrigation systems to water crops

• Cutting and burning vegetation to clear land for farming

• Rotating crops seasonally

What is one way human actions can negatively affect the environment?

• Conserving water in farming

• Planting native species

• Deforestation for urban development

• Creating wildlife reserves

Which settlement type is likely to have the lowest population density?

• Grid settlement

• Large urban settlement

• Clustered settlement

• Rural settlement

How might natural disasters affect patterns of settlement?

• People move closer to the disaster-prone areas

• Natural disasters make land cheaper for farming

• People may relocate to safer regions

What is terrace farming used for?

• Growing crops in flat plains

• Storing crops for export

• Farming on hilly or mountainous terrain

• Farming in desert regions

What is the main reason urban areas influence surrounding regions?

• They use up all the natural resources

• They produce entertainment for rural areas

• They offer jobs, services, and trade opportunities

• They are better at avoiding natural disasters

A clustered settlement is most likely to be found where:

• Land is flat and easy to build on

• People need to stay close for defense or resources

• There is a need for long-distance transportation

• Climate is very dry

What is one major cause of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?

• melting glaciers

• fishing and tourism

• logging and clearing land for agriculture

• urban planning