Human Settlements Patterns
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Human Settlements Patterns starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how transport facilities influence the growth of settlements.
Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of living in a rural settlement.
Describe the impact of physical geography on settlement patterns in India.
Explain the difference between temporary and permanent settlements.
Explain the term 'linear settlement pattern'.
Explain the term 'urban sprawl'.
Explain why some settlements are temporary.
Explain why water availability is important for the location of human settlements.
Which of the following is a characteristic of rural settlements? (1) High-rise buildings (2) Agriculture-based economy (3) Large shopping malls (4) Heavy traffic
Which of the following is a feature of urban settlements? (1) Low population density (2) Large open spaces (3) Well-developed infrastructure (4) Mainly agricultural activities
Which of the following is a planned settlement? (1) Slum (2) Village (3) City with grid pattern (4) Hamlet
Which of the following is a reason for the development of dispersed settlements? (1) Fertile land (2) Hilly terrain (3) Availability of water (4) Proximity to markets
Fill in the blank: __________ settlements are found where people live in groups for security and social reasons.
Fill in the blank: A __________ settlement is one where houses are scattered over a large area.
Fill in the blank: The __________ pattern of settlement is common along roads, railways, and rivers.
Fill in the blank: The largest urban settlement in India is __________.
True or False: All urban settlements are planned.
True or False: Clustered settlements are usually found in areas with fertile land.
True or False: Dispersed settlements are common in areas with flat and fertile land.
True or False: The pattern of human settlements is influenced by the physical features of the land.
