Human Settlements Patterns
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Human Settlements Patterns starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how climate can affect the pattern of human settlements.
Describe the impact of physical geography on the pattern of human settlements.
Describe the main features of a nucleated settlement.
Discuss the role of transport in the development of urban settlements.
Explain the difference between a nucleated and a dispersed settlement pattern.
Explain the main differences between rural and urban settlements.
Explain the term 'metropolitan city' with an example from India.
Explain the term 'urban sprawl'.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a linear settlement? (1) Houses are arranged in a line, (2) Houses are clustered together, (3) Houses are scattered, (4) Houses are built on stilts
Which of the following is a disadvantage of dispersed settlements? (1) Lack of privacy, (2) Difficulty in providing services, (3) Overcrowding, (4) Pollution
Which of the following is a feature of a rural settlement? (1) High population density, (2) Skyscrapers, (3) Primary activities, (4) Metro railways
Which of the following is a reason for the development of linear settlements? (1) Along rivers, (2) Along roads, (3) Along railways, (4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: Settlements that are spread out over a large area with houses far apart are called __________ settlements.
Fill in the blank: Settlements that develop along a river valley are usually __________ in pattern.
Fill in the blank: The __________ pattern of settlement is common in areas where people need to live close together for protection.
Fill in the blank: The __________ pattern of settlement is common in areas with limited flat land, such as mountains.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'All urban settlements are metropolitan cities.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Clustered settlements are common in flood-prone areas.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The pattern of human settlements is the same throughout India.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Urban settlements are always larger than rural settlements.'
