Settlement Geography: Types, Patterns, and Factors - Geography Year 7

Question 1

What is the term used to describe the arrangement of settlements over an area?

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Settlement pattern

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Settlement hierarchy

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Urban sprawl

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Primate city

Question 2

What is the primary difference between a village and a town?

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Range of services and amenities

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Size and population density

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Economic activities

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Distance from other settlements

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of urban sprawl?

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Improved public transportation

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Increased traffic congestion

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Loss of green spaces and biodiversity

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Air and noise pollution

Question 4

What is the term used to describe a settlement that dominates a region in terms of economic, cultural, and administrative importance?

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Primate city

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Regional center

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Metropolis

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Megacity

Question 5

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

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Settlements are spread out and separated by large distances

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Settlements are located close together and connected

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Settlements are arranged in a regular grid pattern

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Settlements are all the same size and shape

Question 6

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban centers?

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Migration

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Relocation

Question 7

Which type of settlement is known for its high population density and a wide range of services?

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Urban

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Rural

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Hamlet

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Suburb

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a linear settlement pattern?

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A village located along a river

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A town built on a hilltop

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A city arranged in a grid

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A hamlet scattered across a valley

Question 9

What is the process by which settlements lose population and services?

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Depopulation

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Urbanization

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Ruralization

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Migration

Question 10

What is the term for the pattern of settlements that are spread out over a large area, with buildings far apart from each other?

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Dispersed

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Linear

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Nucleated

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Hierarchical

Question 11

What is the main purpose of a settlement hierarchy?

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To organise the distribution of services and resources

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To boost economic growth

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To control population growth

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To improve transportation systems

Question 12

What is the term for the process by which a settlement grows and develops?

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Urbanisation

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Industrialisation

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Conurbation

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Metropolisation

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by settlements in the United Kingdom?

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Too many job opportunities

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Traffic congestion

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Not enough homes for people to live in

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Air pollution

Question 14

What is the main factor that contributes to the growth and development of urban settlements?

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Industrialization and job opportunities

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Access to water resources

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Protection from enemies and invaders

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Religious or cultural significance

Question 15

What do we call a group of connected settlements that share strong economic and social ties?

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Conurbation

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Urban sprawl

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Suburb

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Satellite town

Question 16

What is the name of the government policy in the UK that aims to focus development in existing urban areas?

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Urban containment

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Sustainable development

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Regeneration

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Green belt protection

Question 17

Which of the following is an **advantage** of living in a rural settlement?

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Peaceful and serene surroundings

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Access to a wide range of entertainment and leisure options

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Abundant job opportunities in various industries

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Excellent public transportation links

Question 18

Which type of settlement is most densely populated and typically has tall buildings?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Rural village

Question 19

What is the term for the pattern of settlements that are spread out over a wide area with no clear center?

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Dispersed settlement

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Linear settlement

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Nucleated settlement

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Urban settlement

Question 20

What is a potential benefit of living in a rural settlement?

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Access to fresh air and green spaces

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Shorter commute times

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More job opportunities

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Better public transportation

Question 21

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

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Relocation

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Resettlement

Question 22

What is the term for the area of land surrounding a settlement?

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Hinterland

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Outback

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Region

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District

Question 23

What is the best definition of a settlement?

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A collection of buildings where people live and work

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A place where people meet for social activities

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A large area of land used for farming

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A temporary camp where people stay briefly

Question 24

How does transportation affect the location of urban settlements?

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Highways make it easier to travel to and from cities, leading to the growth of suburbs.

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Railways have little impact on the location of urban settlements.

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Airports do not influence the location of urban settlements.

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Transportation is not a major factor in the location of urban settlements.

Question 25

A large urban settlement made up of several smaller towns and cities is called a:

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Conurbation

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Megalopolis

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Metropolis

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Megapolis

Question 26

What is the study of human settlements and their patterns called?

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Settlement Geography

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Urban Studies

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Sociology

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Anthropology

Question 27

Which of these is a characteristic of urban settlements?

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High population density

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Lots of green spaces

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Limited job opportunities

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Low levels of pollution

Question 28

What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas referred to as?

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Urbanisation

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Suburbanisation

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Migration

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Emigration

Question 29

What type of settlement typically has a high population density and many buildings?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Hamlet

Question 30

What is the key difference between a linear and a nucleated settlement pattern?

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Linear settlements are spread out, while nucleated settlements are clustered.

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Linear settlements are found in rural areas, while nucleated settlements are found in urban areas.

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Linear settlements have a higher population density than nucleated settlements.

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Nucleated settlements are more common in developing countries than in developed countries.

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a sustainable settlement?

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High levels of air pollution

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Energy efficiency

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Water conservation

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Waste management

Question 32

What process describes a settlement's growth and increasing complexity?

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Gentrification

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Migration

Question 33

Which physical characteristic is NOT a factor that influences the development of settlements?

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Culture

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Climate

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Natural resources

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Topography

Question 34

The most densely populated area of a settlement is known as its:

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Urban core

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Suburb

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Rural fringe

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Hinterland

Question 35

Settlements located along transport routes exhibit a settlement pattern known as:

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Linear

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Dispersed

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Clustered

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Planned

Question 36

Which settlement was deliberately designed and constructed according to a specific plan?

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Milton Keynes

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London

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San Francisco

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Paris

Question 37

The region surrounding a settlement where people commute for work, shopping, and other activities is known as its:

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Commuter belt

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Hinterland

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Urban fringe

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Suburb

Question 38

A settlement primarily differs from a site in that a settlement:

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Is inhabited, while a site is used for work

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Is permanent, while a site is temporary

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Is smaller in size than a site

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Is planned, while a site occurs naturally

Question 39

Which of the following is a characteristic of an urban settlement?

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High population density

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Low building height

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Limited job opportunities

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Agricultural land use

Question 40

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

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Gentrification

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Industrialization

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a planned settlement?

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New Delhi

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London

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Paris

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Tokyo

Question 42

True or False: Which of the following is an example of a non-urban settlement?

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Hamlet

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Town

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City

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Suburb

Question 43

What is the main difference between an urban and a rural settlement?

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Population density

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Economic activities

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Transportation options

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Size of the settlement

Question 44

What is the definition of "urban sprawl"?

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Low-density housing developments on the outskirts of a city

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A dense city center with tall buildings

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A rural area with scattered farms

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A small village with a close-knit community

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a challenge faced by urban settlements?

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Abundant green spaces

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Traffic congestion

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Lack of affordable housing

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Air pollution

Question 46

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

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Ruralization

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Migration

Question 47

Which factor does NOT influence the development of settlements?

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Alien technology

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Availability of natural resources

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Government policies

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Climate

Question 48

What is the primary distinction between urban and rural settlements?

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Population density

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Economic activities

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Size

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Access to services

Question 49

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

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Suburbanization

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Gentrification