Human Settlements Patterns
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Human Settlements Patterns starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Explain why some settlements are found in a dispersed pattern.
Name any two problems faced by people living in urban settlements.
Name one advantage of living in a compact settlement.
Name one example of a linear settlement in India.
Name one example of a planned city in India.
Name one reason why people move from villages to cities.
Name two main types of human settlements.
What do you mean by 'urbanisation'?
Which of the following is a characteristic of urban settlements? (1) Few schools (2) Many hospitals (3) Mainly farming (4) Few roads)
Which of the following is a feature of rural settlements? (1) High population density (2) Skyscrapers (3) Open spaces (4) Many industries)
Which of the following is a reason for the development of settlements in coastal areas? (1) Lack of water (2) Fishing and trade (3) Dense forests (4) Steep mountains)
Which of the following is a reason for the formation of dispersed settlements? (1) Flat fertile land (2) Hilly or forested areas (3) Near rivers (4) Near markets)
Fill in the blank: ________ is the term used for the movement of people from one place to another to live.
Fill in the blank: ________ settlements are found where people build their houses along a river, road, or railway line.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a small settlement where people are mainly engaged in agriculture.
Fill in the blank: In ________ settlements, houses are built close to each other.
True or False: All urban settlements are planned.
True or False: Compact settlements are usually found in areas with flat land and fertile soil.
True or False: Dispersed settlements are found where land is very fertile and water is easily available.
True or False: In a circular settlement, houses are built in a circle around a central point.
