Settlements: Types, Location, and Growth - Geography Quiz

Question 1

Why are settlements often located near areas with natural resources?

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For all these reasons

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To provide materials for industries

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To generate energy for the settlement

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To provide food and water

Question 2

Which of these is a secondary industry?

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Making clothes

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Farming

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Mining

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Growing vegetables

Question 3

Why do people often build settlements near rivers?

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To have water for drinking and farming

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To be protected from enemies

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To be close to forests for hunting

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To be close to the ocean for trade

Question 4

What is the name for the area around a settlement that is affected by its activities?

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Hinterland

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Suburb

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District

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Neighborhood

Question 5

What is something that does not happen in a town centre?

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Growing food

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Shopping

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Going to the cinema

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Going to school

Question 6

What is a key characteristic of a village in the United Kingdom?

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Small size and rural location

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High population density

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Large number of shops and businesses

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Major transportation hub

Question 7

What term is used to describe the arrangement of settlements in a particular area?

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Settlement hierarchy

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Urban sprawl

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Rural depopulation

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Suburbanization

Question 8

What is the name of the industry that involves extracting raw materials from the earth?

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Mining

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 9

How do the size, location, and history of a settlement influence its functions?

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Larger settlements tend to have more specialized functions, such as business and finance.

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Settlements near water often have functions related to fishing or trade.

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The history of a settlement can determine whether it is primarily used for living, working, or business.

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All settlements have the same functions, regardless of their size, location, or history.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a city?

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A focus on agriculture

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High population density

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Many shops and services

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Often located near a river or coast

Question 11

What is the typical main industry in most towns?

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Providing services

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Farming

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 12

On which river is London located?

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River Thames

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River Mersey

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River Severn

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River Clyde

Question 13

Which industry was once very important in Manchester?

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Textiles

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Shipbuilding

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Car manufacturing

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Electronics

Question 14

What is the largest city in Scotland?

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Glasgow

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Edinburgh

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Aberdeen

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Dundee

Question 15

What is the term for a small group of houses in a rural area?

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Hamlet

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 16

Which industry is often a major factor in the growth of cities?

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Manufacturing

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Farming

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Mining

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Tourism

Question 17

What is the term for the area around a city that is influenced by its economic and social activities?

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Metropolitan area

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Suburb

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Hinterland

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Urban sprawl

Question 18

What is the name of the biggest city in the UK?

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London

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Birmingham

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Manchester

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Glasgow

Question 19

What do we call the area around a settlement that provides food and other things?

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Countryside

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Boarders

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Suburb

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Outskirts

Question 20

Which of these is a feature of a town?

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Town square

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Large population

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Cathedral

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University campus

Question 21

Which of these is a type of rural settlement?

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Village

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Suburb

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Town

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City

Question 22

What is the main industry in many settlements by the coast?

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Fishing

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Farming

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Tourism

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Manufacturing

Question 23

What do we call it when settlements join together?

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Conurbation

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Urbanisation

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Amalgamation

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Expansion

Question 24

What type of settlement is typically the smallest and has the fewest people?

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Hamlet

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 25

What is the main advantage of living in a rural area?

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More peace and quiet

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Lower cost of living

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Better job opportunities

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More cultural attractions

Question 26

What is the name of the capital city of the UK?

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London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 27

What is the name of the area outside a settlement where people live and work?

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Hinterland

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Suburb

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Commuting zone

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Metropolitan area

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a city?

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Close to other settlements

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Large population

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Many different types of buildings

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Important for trade and industry

Question 29

What is the industry called that involves making things from raw materials?

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Secondary industry

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Primary industry

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Tertiary industry

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Quaternary industry

Question 30

Which mode of transport is most commonly used to move goods and people between settlements?

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Road

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Rail

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Water

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Air

Question 31

What is a conurbation?

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A group of settlements that have grown together

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A single settlement with a very small population

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An area of land that is used for farming

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A type of natural disaster

Question 32

What is the capital city of England?

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London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 33

What is the name of the river that flows through Manchester?

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River Mersey

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River Thames

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River Severn

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River Clyde

Question 34

What is NOT a factor that affects where settlements are built?

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Number of trees

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Availability of land

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Access to water

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Distance to major roads

Question 35

Which of these is typically the largest type of settlement?

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City

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Town

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Hamlet

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Village

Question 36

Why do settlements often develop near transportation routes?

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To make it easier to move goods and people

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To avoid natural disasters

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To be close to natural resources

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To find the best views

Question 37

What is the main difference between a city and a town?

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Population size

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Type of shops

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Number of schools

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Location

Question 38

Which industry is most likely to be found in a rural settlement?

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Farming

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Tourism

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Manufacturing

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Finance

Question 39

How does population growth affect settlements?

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Increased demand for housing and services

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Less traffic

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Improved air quality

Question 40

Which is a sustainable practice for managing the growth of settlements?

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Building developments that include homes, shops, and offices

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Expanding settlements outwards with no planning

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Building only houses in developments

Question 41

What is the purpose of planning in the development of settlements?

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To control growth and ensure sustainability

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To prevent any new development

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To maximize profits

Question 42

Which type of settlement is typically the biggest and most populated?

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City

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Town

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Village

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Hamlet

Question 43

Which of these is an example of a primary industry that can affect the growth of a settlement?

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Farming

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Education

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Manufacturing

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Hospitality

Question 44

What's the main difference between a town and a village?

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Towns have more people and more services.

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Villages are always by rivers.

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Villages are a type of city.

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Towns have castles, but villages don't.

Question 45

Which of these is a sign of a sustainable settlement?

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Uses renewable energy sources.

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Has a very large population.

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Has a lot of pollution.

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Is located far away from other places.

Question 46

What do we call the movement of people from the countryside to cities?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Migration

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Relocation

Question 47

Which of these is an advantage of living in a city?

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Access to many different services.

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Lower cost of living

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More space

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Less pollution

Question 48

Which of these can make people want to leave a settlement?

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Lack of job opportunities

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Beautiful scenery

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Affordable housing

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Low crime rate

Question 49

What is the name for the line that separates urban areas from rural areas?

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Urban-rural fringe

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City limits

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Suburban area

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Boundary line