Rural Settlements

Question 1

What determines the location of a settlement?

Answer 1

Advantages of site and situation of surrounding areas

Question 2

What 2 type of factors influence location of a rural settlement?

Answer 2

Physical

Economic

Question 3

Discuss physical factors in terms of a rural settlement location

Answer 3

Fresh water
Farming
Materials and energy
Relief

Question 4

Discuss economic factors in terms of rural settlement location

Answer 4

Fertile soil
Grazing land
Natural harbor
Tourist attraction

Question 5

Classify a rural settlement

Answer 5

Associated with primary activates

Can be nucleated or dispersed depending on water sources etc

Question 6

Discuss land use in a rural settlement

Answer 6

Differ depending on type of function

Example: farming- grazing land, cultivated land, water storage