Settlement Hierarchies
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Settlement Hierarchies starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the range of goods and services changes as you move up the settlement hierarchy.
Describe one way in which government policies can influence settlement hierarchy.
Describe two characteristics that distinguish a town from a village.
Explain how transportation can affect the settlement hierarchy.
Explain why cities are higher in the settlement hierarchy than villages.
Explain why not all settlements grow to become cities or metropolises.
Explain why some cities have more influence than others in the settlement hierarchy.
Explain why some villages may never become towns.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a metropolis? (1) Large population (2) Limited services (3) Economic importance (4) Political influence
Which of the following is NOT a factor used to determine settlement hierarchy? (1) Population size (2) Number of services (3) Distance from the sea (4) Economic activities
Which of the following is NOT a reason why a settlement might move up the hierarchy? (1) Increase in population (2) Improved transport (3) Decrease in services (4) Economic development
Which of the following is the best example of a rural settlement? (1) Metropolis (2) Village (3) City (4) Town
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a settlement that is larger than a village but smaller than a city.
Fill in the blank: In the settlement hierarchy, a ________ is larger than a town but smaller than a metropolis.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the highest level in the settlement hierarchy.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the smallest type of settlement in the settlement hierarchy.
Is it true that a metropolis always has a larger population than a city?
Is it true that all cities are metropolises?
Is it true that all towns have the same population size?
Is it true that the settlement hierarchy can change over time?
