Settlement Hierarchies
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Settlement Hierarchies starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the settlement hierarchy in India might differ from that in a developed country.
Describe the role of transportation in the development of settlement hierarchies.
Describe two characteristics that distinguish a village from a town.
Explain how economic activities influence the position of a settlement in the hierarchy.
Explain the concept of 'range of a good' in the context of settlement hierarchy.
Explain the relationship between settlement size and the range of services provided.
A city has a population of 1 million and offers specialized medical and educational services. Is it likely to be higher in the settlement hierarchy than a town with 20,000 people?
A town has a population of 50,000 and offers secondary schools, hospitals, and markets. According to the settlement hierarchy, is it likely to be ranked above a village?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'central place' in settlement hierarchy? (1) A place where all settlements are located (2) A settlement that provides goods and services to surrounding areas (3) The largest settlement in a country (4) A place with no services
Which of the following best explains why there are fewer metropolises than villages? (1) Metropolises require more resources and population (2) Villages are less important (3) Metropolises are easier to build (4) Villages have more services
Which of the following is a higher-order service? (1) Grocery store (2) University (3) Barber shop (4) Local bakery
Which of the following is an example of a service likely to be found only in a city or metropolis? (1) Primary school (2) Grocery shop (3) International airport (4) Local market
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a settlement that acts as a hub for trade, administration, and services for a large region.
Fill in the blank: A ________ settlement is one that provides goods and services to a large surrounding area and is high in the settlement hierarchy.
Fill in the blank: In the settlement hierarchy, a ________ is larger than a town but smaller than a metropolis.
Fill in the blank: In the settlement hierarchy, a ________ is typically the administrative centre of a district.
A city has a population of 1 million and offers specialized medical and educational services. Is it likely to be higher in the settlement hierarchy than a town with 20,000 people?
A town has a population of 50,000 and offers secondary schools, hospitals, and markets. According to the settlement hierarchy, is it likely to be ranked above a village?
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'A metropolis is always larger than a city.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'A village can be a central place for surrounding hamlets.'
