Unit 5 Topic 2 Survey Methods & Settlement Patterns

What is the "agricultural landscape" as described in the video?

• The natural environment of a region.

• The way farmers and ranchers go about their work, affecting the land.

• The types of crops grown in a specific climate.

• The legal boundaries of farmland.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a clustered (nucleated) settlement pattern?

• Homes are distant from one another, allowing for spread-out living.

• People arrange themselves in a line along transportation routes.

• Homes are located near each other, forming a central farm village with shared services.

• Property boundaries are established using natural features like streams and trees.

What is the primary reason for a dispersed settlement pattern in a region?

• The need for farmers to travel long distances to their fields.

• A basic assumption of safety and abundant water/resources.

• The desire to live close to shared community services.

• The influence of French colonial survey methods.

What is the main advantage of a linear settlement pattern?

• It provides a strong sense of community and shared services.

• It allows for easy division of land into square plots.

• It ensures equal access to vital resources like water and transportation for many farmers.

• It protects residents from external threats.

How are property boundaries typically established using the Metes and Bounds survey method?

• By dividing land into uniform square plots.

• By creating long rectangular lots along a central resource.

• By using natural features of the landscape like streams and trees.

• By following a strict grid system imposed by the government.

Which of the following historical influences is most associated with the Long-Lot survey method in the United States?

• British colonial settlement in New England.

• The Land Ordinance of 1785 in the Midwest.

• French colonial settlement in Louisiana.

• Spanish land grants in the Southwest.