Urban Settlements
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Urban Settlements starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Define an urban settlement.
Describe any one measure that can be taken to reduce traffic congestion in urban areas.
Describe any two environmental problems caused by urban settlements.
Describe the main features of a megacity.
Explain the concept of 'urban hierarchy'.
Explain the difference between a town and a city in the context of urban settlements.
Explain the term 'urban agglomeration'.
Explain the term 'urban sprawl'.
Which of the following is a feature of a smart city? (1) Use of information technology (2) Lack of basic services (3) Unplanned growth (4) High pollution levels
Which of the following is a function of a port city? (1) Mining (2) Fishing (3) Trade and transport (4) Agriculture
Which of the following is a major cause of urban migration in India? (1) Better educational facilities (2) Scarcity of water (3) High agricultural output (4) Lack of industries
Which of the following is a major challenge for sustainable urban development? (1) Efficient public transport (2) Waste management (3) Green spaces (4) Clean energy
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the area surrounding a city that is influenced by its economic and social activities.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the central area of a city where commercial, administrative, and cultural activities are concentrated.
Fill in the blank: The ________ model explains the internal structure of cities based on concentric zones.
Fill in the blank: The unplanned and illegal settlements in urban areas are called ________.
True or False: The definition of an urban area is the same in every country.
True or False: Urban settlements always have better sanitation facilities than rural settlements.
True or False: Urban settlements are always located near water bodies.
True or False: Urban settlements are always planned and well-organized.
