Settlements and their growth: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 2 Geography

Question 1

Where do people NOT live?

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Forest

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Village

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City

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Suburb

Question 2

Where do people live together in houses and buildings?

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A town

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A forest

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A mountain

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A river

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a type of settlement?

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Beach

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 4

What is a common feature of a rural settlement?

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Farming

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Tall buildings

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Many people living close together

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Lots of buses and trains

Question 5

Which of these is the main difference between an urban and a rural settlement?

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Urban settlements have more people and buildings.

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Rural settlements have more shops and restaurants.

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Urban settlements are always near a river.

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Rural settlements are always smaller than urban settlements.

Question 6

Where do people NOT live?

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Field

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 7

Where are villages often located?

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Near a river or the sea

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Far from water

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On a mountaintop

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In a forest

Question 8

Where do people live and work together in a group?

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In a settlement

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In a large house

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In a forest

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On a beach

Question 9

What is a common feature of a village, which is a type of rural settlement?

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Open fields

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Tall buildings

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Many shops and restaurants

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Busy roads with lots of traffic

Question 10

What is a settlement?

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A place where people live

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A place where animals live

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A place where plants grow

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A place where there is water

Question 11

What is a feature of rural settlements?

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Large areas of farmland

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Lots of people living close together

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Tall buildings

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Lots of traffic

Question 12

Where do most people in rural areas live?

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In a village

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In apartments

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In a big city

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In a castle

Question 13

Where do lots of people live close together?

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In a city

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In a forest

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On a mountain

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By a river

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a type of settlement?

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Forest

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Town

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City

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Village

Question 15

What can you find in a town or city that is not made by people?

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Tree

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Building

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Road

Question 16

Where do people live?

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In a settlement

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On a farm

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At a resort

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At a school

Question 17

Which of these is the largest type of settlement, where many people live in buildings close together?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Hamlet

Question 18

Where do people live in small communities, with farms and open spaces nearby?

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In a village

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In a city

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In a town

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In a forest

Question 19

Which type of settlement has the highest buildings?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Hamlet

Question 20

Where do people living in the countryside often work?

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On farms

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In offices

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In shops

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In schools

Question 21

What is a settlement?

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A place where people live and work together.

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A place where animals live.

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A forest.

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A mountain.

Question 22

We can find different types of settlements, like villages or cities. Which of these is NOT a type of settlement?

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Train station

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Village

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Town

Question 23

Where do people NOT live?

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Forest

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Town

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Village

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City

Question 24

Imagine you're walking through a small village in the countryside. What might you see there?

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A grassy area where people gather

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A large supermarket

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A major road with lots of traffic

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A very tall building with many floors

Question 25

How can a settlement's culture be shown in its buildings and landmarks?

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Using traditional building materials and designs

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Keeping buildings shorter than trees

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Painting houses and roads with bright colors

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Having many shops and restaurants

Question 26

Which of these is not a type of place where people live?

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Hospital

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a type of place where people live?

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School

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Village

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City

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Town

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a type of place where people live?

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Forest

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Town

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Village

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City

Question 29

How have settlements changed over time?

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Settlements have grown and changed to meet new needs.

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Settlements have always stayed the same.

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Settlements have become smaller and less populated.

Question 30

Which settlement is the smallest and is usually found in rural areas?

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Hamlet

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Town

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City

Question 31

What is a common feature of busy towns and cities?

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Lots of tall buildings

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Lots of trees and green spaces

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Large fields used for farming

Question 32

Where do most people in a city make their homes?

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In houses or apartments

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In tents

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In caves

Question 33

In a town or city, which of these is something that was built by people?

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A playground

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A river

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A mountain

Question 34

Which of these is a rural settlement?

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Village

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Hamlet

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City

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Town

Question 35

Which of these is usually NOT found in a village?

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A library

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A church

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A school

Question 36

Which of these is **not** a place where people live?

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Forest

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Town

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Village

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City

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a natural feature that can affect where people decide to build a settlement?

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School

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River

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Climate

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Mountain

Question 38

What is a settlement?

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A place where people live and work together

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A group of trees

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A large hill

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A body of water

Question 39

Which of these is something you cannot see or touch in a settlement?

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Population

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Houses

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Shops

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Parks

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a place where people live?

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Hospital

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Village

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City

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Town

Question 41

Where do people **not** live?

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Forest

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Village

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City

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Town

Question 42

What does the population of a settlement refer to?

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The number of people living in the settlement

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The number of buildings in the settlement

Question 43

How can we plan and design settlements to make them more sustainable and reduce their impact on the environment?

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Use renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.

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Plant lots of trees and green spaces.

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Build houses and other buildings close together to save space.

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Encourage people to drive cars instead of using public transport or walking.

Question 44

How do the services and amenities available in settlements change depending on their size and type?

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Urban settlements generally have more services and amenities than rural settlements because they have a larger population and more economic activity.

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Small settlements usually have more services than large settlements because they serve a smaller population.

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The services and amenities in settlements are not influenced by their size or type.

Question 45

How are villages and towns different?

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Villages are usually smaller than towns.

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Towns often have more jobs than villages.

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Villages are always built near a river.

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Towns have more parks than villages.

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a reason why settlements are often located near water?

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Better weather

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Drinking water

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Transportation

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Growing crops

Question 47

Which of these is an example of a rural settlement?

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A village

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London

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Birmingham

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Manchester

Question 48

Which settlement type is usually the smallest?

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Hamlet

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a typical feature of a city?

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Lots of green space

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Large population

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Lots of buildings

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Many different services

Question 50

What is a sustainable settlement?

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One that meets the needs of people today without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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One that is located in a remote area

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One that has a large population

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One that is built using only natural materials

Question 51

Which of these is not a type of settlement?

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Forest

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 52

What is an important factor that affects where settlements are located?

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Availability of water

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Presence of mountains

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Distance from the sea

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Soil type

Question 53

What is the name of a settlement that is smaller than a town but larger than a village?

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Hamlet

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City

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Suburb

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Estate

Question 54

What is the name of the process by which settlements grow and change?

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Urbanisation

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Industrialisation

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Suburbanisation

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Gentrification

Question 55

Which of these is a type of settlement that is designed to be environmentally friendly?

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Eco-village

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New town

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Megacity

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Shanty town

Question 56

How does building a settlement change the land around it?

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It adds roads and houses.

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It plants trees and makes parks.

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It doesn't change the land at all.

Question 57

Which type of settlement is usually the biggest?

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City

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Village

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Town

Question 58

Why is water important for the growth of settlements?

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We need it for drinking and cleaning.

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It provides a source of food.

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It can be used for transportation.

Question 59

Which of these is an example of a rural settlement?

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A small village

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London

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Manchester

Question 60

How do roads help settlements grow?

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Roads make it easier to move goods and people in and out of the settlement.

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Roads provide water for the settlement.

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Roads keep the settlement safe from enemies.

Question 61

What do most people in the countryside do for work?

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Farming

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Building

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Fishing

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Teaching

Question 62

How do settlements help keep different plants and animals safe and healthy?

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Making parks and green spaces where animals can live and plants can grow

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Making the air and water dirty

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Cutting down all the trees to build houses and roads

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Hunting animals for food and other things we need

Question 63

Why do some settlements have more shops, schools, and hospitals than others?

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Because some settlements are larger

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Because some settlements are older

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Because some settlements are near the coast

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Because some settlements have more green spaces

Question 64

Which is the biggest type of settlement?

Accepted Answer

Cities

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Villages

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Towns

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Villages