Human Settlements Patterns
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Human Settlements Patterns starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe any one advantage of living in a clustered settlement.
Describe any one way in which government policies can influence settlement patterns.
Describe the pattern of a nucleated settlement.
Explain how transport facilities influence the growth of settlements.
Explain the main difference between rural and urban settlements.
Explain the term 'urban sprawl'.
Explain why some settlements are temporary while others are permanent.
Explain why water is an important factor in the location of settlements.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a linear settlement? (1) Houses are scattered, (2) Houses are arranged along a road or river, (3) Houses are built in a circle, (4) Houses are built on top of each other
Which of the following is a feature of a nucleated settlement? (1) Houses are far apart, (2) Houses are grouped together, (3) Houses are built in a line, (4) Houses are built on water
Which of the following is a feature of urban settlements? (1) Low population density, (2) Primary activities, (3) Well-developed infrastructure, (4) Scattered houses
Which of the following is a planned city in India? (1) Delhi, (2) Mumbai, (3) Chandigarh, (4) Varanasi
Fill in the blank: ________ settlements are found where people build their houses along a river, road, or railway line.
Fill in the blank: ________ settlements are often found in areas with limited flat land, such as mountains.
Fill in the blank: A ________ settlement is one where houses are built close to each other, often around a central feature like a market or temple.
Fill in the blank: In ________ settlements, houses are spread over a large area and are separated by fields or forests.
True or False: Dispersed settlements are commonly found in areas with flat and fertile land.
True or False: The availability of fertile soil is an important factor for the development of rural settlements.
True or False: The main occupation in rural settlements is usually agriculture.
True or False: The pattern of settlement can affect the social life of people.
