Human Settlements Patterns
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Human Settlements Patterns starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Human Settlements Patterns.
How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take.
When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 7
Context: A group of houses is built along a narrow valley with a river flowing through it. What type of settlement pattern is this?
Context: A settlement is located near a river, has fertile soil, and is connected by roads. What type of settlement is most likely to develop here?
Context: In a certain region, people build their houses far apart from each other due to the presence of hills and forests. What is this pattern called?
Describe the main difference between permanent and temporary settlements.
Describe the main factors that influence the location of human settlements.
Context: A group of houses is built along a narrow valley with a river flowing through it. What type of settlement pattern is this?
Context: A settlement is located near a river, has fertile soil, and is connected by roads. What type of settlement is most likely to develop here?
Context: In a certain region, people build their houses far apart from each other due to the presence of hills and forests. What is this pattern called?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a nucleated settlement? (1) Houses are scattered (2) Houses are grouped together (3) Houses are built in a line (4) Houses are temporary
Which of the following is a disadvantage of dispersed settlements? (1) Lack of privacy (2) Difficulty in accessing services (3) Overcrowding (4) Pollution
Which of the following is a feature of urban settlements? (1) Scattered houses (2) High population density (3) Mainly farming activities (4) Lack of infrastructure
Which of the following is a reason for the development of dispersed settlements? (1) Fertile land (2) Hilly terrain (3) Availability of water (4) Industrialization
Fill in the blank: _______ settlements are found in areas with fertile soil and good water supply.
Fill in the blank: _______ settlements are found where people move from place to place in search of food, water, and pasture.
Fill in the blank: _______ settlements are found where water is easily available.
Fill in the blank: _______ settlements are often found in areas with difficult terrain, such as mountains.
True or False: Dispersed settlements are commonly found in hilly regions.
True or False: Linear settlements are commonly found along highways and railways.
True or False: Nucleated settlements are also called clustered settlements.
True or False: Temporary settlements are usually found in areas with harsh climates.
