Human Settlements: Types, Locations, Functions, and Growth

Question 1

Which of the following is a positive impact of settlements on the environment?

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Improved waste management

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Habitat loss

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Increased air pollution

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Deforestation

Question 2

What term describes the different areas within a settlement, such as residential, commercial, and industrial?

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Land use

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Zoning

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Urban planning

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Settlement hierarchy

Question 3

What is a characteristic of a linear settlement?

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Located along a transportation route

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Compact shape

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Spread out development

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High population density

Question 4

What term describes the network of settlements connected by transportation routes?

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Settlement system

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Settlement hierarchy

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Urban area

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Rural area

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a principle of sustainable settlement planning?

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Urban sprawl

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Mixed-use development

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Compact development

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Public transportation

Question 6

Which of these factors does NOT play a role in determining the location of human settlements?

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Absence of natural hazards

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Access to water sources

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Proximity to transportation networks

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Favorable climatic conditions

Question 7

Which type of settlement is characterized by a high population density and a focus on trade, industry, and services?

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City

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Hamlet

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Town

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Village

Question 8

What is the main economic activity in rural settlements?

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Agriculture

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Industry

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Tourism

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Education

Question 9

What is the term for the process by which settlements grow and expand?

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Gentrification

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Redevelopment

Question 10

Which of the following describes a characteristic of a dispersed settlement pattern?

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Buildings are spread out over a wide area.

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Buildings are concentrated in close proximity.

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Buildings are aligned along a main roadway.

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Buildings are surrounded by agricultural fields.

Question 11

Which city is the largest in the United Kingdom?

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London

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Birmingham

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Manchester

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Glasgow

Question 12

What type of settlement is situated on the coast and typically relies on fishing or tourism?

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Coastal town

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Market town

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Industrial town

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University town

Question 13

What is the term for the surrounding area that provides resources to a settlement?

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Hinterland

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Suburb

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Zone of influence

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Outskirts

Question 14

Which type of settlement is typically found in rural areas and is smaller than a village?

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Hamlet

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 15

Which of the following is an advantage of living in an urban area?

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Greater access to services

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More space

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Cleaner environment

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Lower cost of living

Question 16

What is the process by which cities expand and grow?

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Redevelopment

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Gentrification

Question 17

What is the term for a settlement that is built on the outskirts of a city?

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Suburb

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Village

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Hamlet

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Town

Question 18

Which type of human settlement is the largest in terms of population and size?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Hamlet

Question 19

Which of the following is not a primary function of a city?

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Producing agricultural goods

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Providing job opportunities

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Offering educational and healthcare services

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Manufacturing products

Question 20

What is the term for the process by which rural areas become more urbanized?

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Urbanization

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Industrialization

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Globalization

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Migration

Question 21

What is the term for a settlement that is situated near a river or another body of water?

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Riverside

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Coastal

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Hilltop

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Valley

Question 22

Identify a characteristic of rural settlements?

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Primary economic activities focused on agriculture

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High population density

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Limited availability of basic services

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Advanced infrastructure

Question 23

What is the term used to describe the demarcation between two settlements?

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Boundary

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Conurbation

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Urbanization

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Agglomeration

Question 24

What is the name for the process in which smaller settlements merge to form larger ones?

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Agglomeration

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Conurbation

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

Question 25

What term describes the expansion of urban areas into adjacent rural areas?

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Suburbanization

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Urbanization

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Conurbation

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Agglomeration

Question 26

What is the term for a collection of connected settlements that form a continuous urban area?

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Conurbation

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Megacity

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Metropolitan area

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Urban sprawl

Question 27

What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Suburbanization

Question 28

Which type of settlement is typically found in rural areas and is characterized by scattered homes?

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Hamlet

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Urban settlement

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Suburb

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Town

Question 29

What is the primary function of a commercial hub within a settlement?

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Facilitating trade and exchange of goods and services

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Providing residential housing

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Offering job opportunities

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Providing recreational activities

Question 30

How has the development of transportation technology impacted settlement patterns?

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It has facilitated the growth of settlements along major transportation routes.

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It has led to increased concentration of settlements in central locations.

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It has resulted in a decline in the number of settlements.

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It has had no significant impact on settlement patterns.

Question 31

Define the concept of a sustainable settlement.

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A settlement that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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A settlement that is designed to have minimal environmental impact.

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A settlement that is isolated and has limited access to resources.

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A settlement that is rapidly growing and expanding.

Question 32

What is the term used to describe the process by which settlements grow and expand over time?

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Gentrification

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Ruralization

Question 33

What is the term for a settlement that has been abandoned and left unoccupied?

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Ghost town

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Hamlet

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Village

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City

Question 34

What is a defining characteristic of a sustainable settlement?

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Energy efficiency

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High population density

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Reliance on fossil fuels

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Limited public transport

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a town?

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Focused primarily on agriculture

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Permanent settlement

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Larger population than a village

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наличие  церкви

Question 36

Which type of settlement has closely spaced buildings and a high population density?

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Urban

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Rural

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Suburban

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Linear

Question 37

What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Migration

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Depopulation

Question 38

What is the main function of a central business district (CBD) in a city?

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Commercial area

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Residential area

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Industrial area

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Recreational area

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to urban sprawl?

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Economic recession

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Increased use of cars

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Lower housing costs in郊外

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Zoning laws that promote low-density development

Question 40

What is the term for a settlement located along a river?

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Riparian

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Delta

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Estuary

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Confluence

Question 41

Which of the following is a sustainable practice in urban planning?

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Prioritizing public transportation

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Allowing unlimited development

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Encouraging sprawl

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Ignoring environmental regulations

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a type of human settlement?

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Forest

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 43

What is the primary factor that influences the location of a settlement?

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Access to resources

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Historical events

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Government policies

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Religious beliefs

Question 44

The location of a settlement on a riverbank is an example of:

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Natural advantage

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Cultural advantage

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Economic advantage

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Political advantage

Question 45

The term 'megacity' refers to:

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A single, large city

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A cluster of interconnected cities

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A rural area with scattered settlements

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A settlement with a population under 10,000

Question 46

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable settlement?

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Efficient water management

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Minimal use of renewable energy

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High levels of air pollution

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Limited access to green spaces

Question 47

The movement of people from urban to rural areas is known as:

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Depopulation

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Migration

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

Question 48

What is the name given to a settlement that develops around a specific industry?

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Industrial town

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Hamlet

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Town

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City

Question 49

Which of the following is the largest type of settlement?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Suburb

Question 50

What is the term used to describe the gradual increase in the size and population of a settlement over time?

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Settlement growth

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Urbanisation

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Ruralisation

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Suburbanisation

Question 51

What is the term used to describe the area surrounding a settlement where people commute to work?

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Commuting zone

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Hinterland

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Urban sprawl

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Metropolitan area

Question 52

What is the term used to describe the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas?

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Urbanisation

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Migration

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Suburbanisation

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Rural depopulation

Question 53

Which of the following is a characteristic of illegal settlements?

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Lack of basic services

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Built on unoccupied land

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Good housing conditions

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Planned by the government

Question 54

What is the name of the area around a settlement that provides it with resources?

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Hinterland

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Core

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Periphery

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Suburb

Question 55

What is the name of the model that describes the growth of cities in concentric rings?

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Concentric zone model

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Burgess model

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Sector model

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Multiple nuclei model

Question 56

What is the main difference between a linear and a dispersed settlement pattern?

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Linear settlements are arranged in a line, while dispersed settlements are spread out.

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Linear settlements are usually found in urban areas, while dispersed settlements are more common in rural areas.

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Linear settlements are always smaller than dispersed settlements.

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences settlement patterns?

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Personal preferences

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Availability of resources

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Climate

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Topography

Question 58

What is the term for a permanent human settlement with a population of over 10,000?

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City

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Town

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Village

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Hamlet

Question 59

Which type of settlement is typically found in areas with limited accessibility, such as mountains or deserts?

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Dispersed

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Linear

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Nucleated

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Urban

Question 60

What is the main function of a rural settlement?

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Agriculture

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Trade and commerce

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 61

Which of the following is an example of a primate city? (A primate city is a city that is significantly larger than other cities in a country.)

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London

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Birmingham

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Manchester

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Liverpool

Question 62

What is the term for a planned settlement designed to address social or economic issues, such as poverty or housing shortages?

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New town

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Eco-village

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Co-housing

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Smart city

Question 63

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dispersed settlement pattern?

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Buildings located far apart

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Buildings clustered together

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Linear arrangement of buildings

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High population density

Question 64

Identify the statement that does NOT describe a rural settlement:

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Rapid urban growth

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Low population density

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Small size

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Limited infrastructure