Settlements: Explore Different Types of Places Where People Live

Question 1

What is a key difference between a rural settlement and an urban settlement?

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Urban settlements are more crowded than rural settlements.

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Rural settlements are larger than urban settlements.

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Rural settlements have more shops than urban settlements.

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Rural settlements are louder than urban settlements.

Question 2

When we think about places where people live near the sea, what special things might we find there that are different from places in the countryside?

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The beach, the sea, and boats

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Tall buildings and lots of cars

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Lots of trees and farm animals

Question 3

We've learned about different types of settlements. Which of these is a countryside settlement?

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A quiet village with fields and farms nearby

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A busy town with tall buildings and busy roads

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A seaside town with a harbor and sandy beaches

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A small island with a few houses and a lighthouse

Question 4

What is a feature of a city?

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High buildings

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Few people

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Lots of trees

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Growing crops

Question 5

What is a fun thing you can do when you live near the sea?

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Build sandcastles on the beach

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Go to the park

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Look at the stars

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Visit the zoo

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of rural settlement?

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Town

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Village

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Hamlet

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Isolated dwelling

Question 7

Where would it be easier to walk to school: a big city or a small town?

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Small town, because the school is usually closer to homes.

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Big city, because there are more sidewalks and crosswalks.

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It's equally easy in both places.

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I'm not sure.

Question 8

Why is it important to know where a settlement is located?

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It helps us know if the settlement has enough resources like water, food, and materials to build houses.

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It doesn't matter where a settlement is located.

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It only tells us how big the settlement is.

Question 9

In the United Kingdom, traditional rural villages often have a small population, a village green, and a church. Which of these is NOT a typical feature of a traditional rural village?

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A large shopping mall

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A small population

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A village green

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A church

Question 10

What is a challenge that people living near the coast might face? Why do you think this is a difficult challenge?

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Homes can be damaged by strong winds and floods.

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It can be hard to get clean water.

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There may be too many tourists making it hard to get around.

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There may not be enough food in coastal areas.

Question 11

What is a settlement and why do people live together in groups?

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A settlement is a place where people live, work, and gather.

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A settlement is a place where farmers grow crops.

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A settlement is a place where people go on holiday.

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A settlement is a place where people keep animals.

Question 12

What challenges do settlements face and how can we prepare for them?

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Settlements face challenges such as increased population, pollution, and climate change. We can prepare by building more homes, creating green spaces, and using renewable energy.

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Settlements only face challenges from natural disasters. We can prepare by building sea walls and flood defenses.

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Settlements don't face any challenges. They are always safe and comfortable places to live.

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We don't need to prepare for challenges in settlements. They will solve themselves.

Question 13

How can settlements work together to help each other?

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Settlements can trade resources like food and water.

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Settlements never cooperate with each other.

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Settlements only help each other if they are very far apart.

Question 14

What do people mostly use land for in a village?

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Growing food and keeping animals

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Building large factories

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Building very tall buildings

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Building roads for cars

Question 15

What makes some places grow bigger over time?

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More people are born than die.

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People move in from other places.

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There is sunshine all year round.

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There are lots of trees.

Question 16

Which place usually has more people living there, a city or a village?

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B. A city

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A. A village

Question 17

Where do people live very close together, often in tall buildings?

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In an urban settlement

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In a rural settlement

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In a coastal settlement

Question 18

What do we call a settlement with few houses spread out over a large area?

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A rural settlement

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An urban settlement

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A coastal settlement

Question 19

Which type of settlement is usually found near the sea?

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Coastal

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Urban

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Rural

Question 20

What is a good thing about living in a rural settlement?

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You have more space and fresh air.

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You have easy access to shops and entertainment.

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You have better public transportation.

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a way that people change how they live in different types of settlements?

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They speak different languages.

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They build different kinds of houses.

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They use different ways to travel.

Question 22

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

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The number of people who live there

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The types of jobs people have

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The size of the area

Question 23

Which type of settlement is most likely to have many parks and fields?

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Rural

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Urban

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Coastal

Question 24

What is a small group of houses called?

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Hamlet

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Village

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Avenue

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Square

Question 25

Where is a coastal settlement usually found?

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By a beach

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In the middle of a forest

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On top of a mountain

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Far away from any water

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a part of a house?

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Garden

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Door

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Roof

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Window

Question 27

What do we call the place where people live together?

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Settlement

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School

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Community

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Park

Question 28

What is a special building or place that is well-known?

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Castle

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Tree

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Playground

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Road

Question 29

Which of the following is not a type of settlement we have learnt in this topic?

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Jungle

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Urban

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Rural

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Coastal

Question 30

Which type of settlement would you most likely find near the seaside?

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Coastal

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Urban

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Rural

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Forest

Question 31

Which of the following can you find in an urban settlement?

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Tall buildings

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Few houses

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Lots of farm animals

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Many trees

Question 32

Which type of settlement would you most likely find in the countryside?

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Rural

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Urban

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Coastal

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Mountainous

Question 33

What kind of place can you go to in a settlement to learn and play with your friends?

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School

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Shop

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Hospital

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Park

Question 34

Which of these places has lots of tall buildings and a large population?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Countryside

Question 35

What kind of place is a small collection of houses with lots of fields nearby?

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Village

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Town

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City

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Coastal area

Question 36

Which of these things can you often find in a place by the sea?

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Fishing boats

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Tall buildings

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Farms

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Tractors

Question 37

What kind of jobs do people who live in cities often do?

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Working in offices

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Farming

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Fishing

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Teaching

Question 38

Which of these is a good thing about living in the countryside?

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Less noise and pollution

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Lots of job opportunities

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Lots of buses and trains

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Lots of places to go for entertainment

Question 39

What can happen if there is too much rain near the sea?

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Flooding

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Tornadoes

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Earthquakes

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Wildfires

Question 40

In a city, the houses are?

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Closely spaced

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Far apart

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All the same size

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Made of wood

Question 41

Which of these is NOT found in a village?

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A tall building

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A school

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A shop

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A playground

Question 42

People who live by the sea often work in?

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Tourism

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Shops

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Offices

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Factories

Question 43

Which of these is a good thing about living in a big city?

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More jobs

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Less noise

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Cleaner air

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More space

Question 44

Towns are usually?

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Bigger than villages

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Smaller than villages

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By the sea

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In the countryside

Question 45

Which of these helps to make cities cleaner?

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Walking instead of driving

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Throwing litter on the ground

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Using lots of water

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Burning rubbish

Question 46

A hamlet is a small village with?

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Less than 10 houses

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A big school

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A busy road

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Lots of shops

Question 47

People don't usually live in the countryside because?

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There are not many jobs

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It's too quiet

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The air is dirty

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The houses are too small

Question 48

Coastal towns often have?

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A beach

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A forest

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A mountain

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A river

Question 49

Which of these is a characteristic of cities?

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Many tall buildings

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Lots of green spaces

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Few people

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Quiet streets

Question 50

Where might you find a fishing harbour?

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In a coastal town

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In a rural village

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In a busy city

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In a mountainous area

Question 51

What is a small group of houses in the countryside called?

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Hamlet

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 52

Which of these jobs might someone do in a rural settlement?

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Farmer

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Teacher

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Doctor

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Police officer

Question 53

What is the main difference between a settlement and a house?

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A settlement is a group of houses.

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A house is a type of settlement.

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There is no difference between a settlement and a house.

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A settlement is always smaller than a house.

Question 54

What is an advantage of living in a city?

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More job opportunities

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More green spaces

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Less traffic

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Quieter streets

Question 55

What problem might people living in some rural areas face?

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Not enough water

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Too much traffic

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Too many tall buildings

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Too much noise

Question 56

Which type of settlement below have people living in tall buildings called flats or apartments?

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Urban

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Rural

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Coastal

Question 57

Which type of settlement has lots of fields and farms outside the houses?

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Rural

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Urban

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Coastal

Question 58

Which type of settlement below would you find a sandy beach and people sailing or rowing on the water?

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Coastal settlement

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Urban settlement

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Rural settlement

Question 59

Which of these is the smallest type of settlement?

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Village

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Urban

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Rural

Question 60

What type of job might you find someone doing in the countryside or smaller towns and villages?

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A farmer tending to crops and animals

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A doctor in a hospital

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A teacher in a school

Question 61

Why do you think people choose to live in cities?

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To be close to shops, cafes and places to work

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To have a garden and more space around them

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To be near the seaside

Question 62

Which of the following buildings may you NOT find in a town by the sea?

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A factory

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A house

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A shop

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A school

Question 63

What type of settlement is London?

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Big city

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Small town

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Village

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a big city?

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Lots of open space

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Lots of tall buildings

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Lots of people living there