Settlement Hierarchies
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Settlement Hierarchies starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the term 'urban settlement'.
Describe how transportation affects the settlement hierarchy.
Describe the role of a town in the settlement hierarchy.
Describe two factors that influence the position of a settlement in the hierarchy.
Explain the difference between a rural and an urban settlement.
Explain the term 'service center' in the context of settlement hierarchy.
Explain why cities are higher in the settlement hierarchy than villages.
Explain why there are more villages than cities in India.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between settlement size and the range of services provided? (1) Inverse (2) Direct (3) No relationship (4) Random
Which of the following best explains why some settlements grow faster than others? (1) Proximity to water sources (2) Lack of transportation (3) Absence of jobs (4) Poor infrastructure
Which of the following is a function of a metropolis? (1) Providing basic education (2) Offering specialized medical care (3) Supplying local agricultural products (4) None of the above
Which of the following is a primary function of a village? (1) Industrial production (2) Agricultural activities (3) International trade (4) Air transport
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a settlement that is larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a settlement that provides goods and services to surrounding villages and hamlets.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a settlement that serves as the administrative center of a district.
Fill in the blank: In the settlement hierarchy, a ________ is typically larger than a town but smaller than a metropolis.
True or False: A city always has a larger population than a town.
True or False: A hamlet is usually found at the top of the settlement hierarchy.
True or False: A metropolis can have more than one city within its boundaries.
True or False: A metropolis is usually larger and more important than a city in the settlement hierarchy.
