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WorksheetsGrade 8 Geography Curriculum
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What settlement is very spaced out?
Linear
Dispersed
Nucleated
Peripheral
Which settlement is crowded?
Peripheral
Linear
Nucleated
Dispersed
Which description best suits a linear settlement?
In this settlement, everything is very close together, there is not much open space, and there is a large population.
In this settlement, everything is very far apart. There is a lot of space, and the population in one area is very little.
In this settlement, building are somewhat close to each other, leaving some space between buildings.
In this settlement, buildings are close to the border and act as a type of outline to the settlement.
True or False: Nucleated Settlements have a very small population.
True
False
What type of settlement is shown?
Peripheral
Linear
Nucleated
Dispersed
Select all that are positive effects of Urban Sprawl.
Lower Land Rates
Rise in Population Growth
Improved Infrastucture
Lower Tax Rates
Select all that are negative effects of the Urban Sprawl?
Lack in Urban Planning
Improved Infrastructure
Environmental Issues
Increased Traffic
What are the uses of water bodies?
Source of food
Source of water
Source of transportation
Source of play
Which of these has a positive impact on the environment?
Drought
Illegal Wildfire Trade
Answer not given
Deforestation
Why are world- renowned scientists trying to save the Amazon Rainforest now?
In order to somehow maintain our main supply of oxygen, food, and water.
In order to maintain the popularity of the place, and to get tourists to visit the place for economic purposes.
How can we make our community more sustainable?
Using Affordable Housing
Polluting the Atmosphere
Growing Housetop Gardens
What are the 3 principals of sustainability?
Global, National, Local
Economic, Global, Political
Economic, Social, Environmental
Cheese, Eggs, Environmental
What does a sustainable community look like?
A community that limits amounts of waste
A community that cuts down green areas for building
A community that eats unreasonable amounts of meat
Why is it important to be sustainable?
To maintain or improve the state of a place
To ensure that trees die
To train animals
To improve the economic perspective
Sustainability isn't important:
Yes
No
