Settlements: Types, Location and Importance

Question 1

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

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A small village in the countryside

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London

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Manchester

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Bristol

Question 2

Which of these is NOT an advantage of living in a settlement?

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Isolation from nature

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Access to services and facilities

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Greater job opportunities

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Stronger community connections

Question 3

What is the best definition of a settlement?

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A community of people who live and work together in a specific location

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A temporary camp where people live in tents

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A designated area for growing crops

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A place where people receive education

Question 4

Which type of settlement would you most likely find in a sparsely populated area?

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Quiet village

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Big town

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Busy city

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Coastal port

Question 5

Which of these features is a hallmark of a sustainable settlement?

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Utilizes renewable energy

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Has a densely populated area

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Produces excessive waste

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Relies heavily on private vehicles

Question 6

Which of these is not a typical characteristic of rural settlements?

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Close to major highways

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Small population

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Low population density

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Mainly agricultural activities

Question 7

Which of these is an example of a dispersed settlement?

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A group of houses spread out in a rural area

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A village with houses clustered together

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A town with a central business district

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A city with tall buildings

Question 8

Which human activity can have a negative impact on settlements?

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Pollution

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Farming

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Mining

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Tourism

Question 9

What is a sustainable settlement?

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A settlement that meets the needs of its people without harming the environment

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A settlement with a high population density

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A settlement with a strong economy

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A settlement with a low crime rate

Question 10

Which of these is an example of a rural land use?

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Agricultural fields

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Residential housing

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Commercial shops

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Industrial factories

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a natural feature that can affect where settlements are built?

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Rivers

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Laws

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Economic opportunities

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Cultural preferences

Question 12

How do villages and towns differ?

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Size and population

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Types of buildings

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Locations

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Economic activities

Question 13

What is the main industry in most rural settlements?

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

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Services

Question 14

What is a settlement?

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A place where people live permanently

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A group of houses where people stay temporarily

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A place where people go on vacation

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A building where people shop

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of settlement?

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Business park

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Town

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Village

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City

Question 16

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

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Conurbation

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Gentrification

Question 17

What is the term for a settlement that is built on a hilltop?

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Hilltop settlement

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Village

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Hamlet

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Town

Question 18

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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Hamlet

Question 19

Which of these is a feature of a rural settlement?

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Limited access to shops

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High population density

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Many factories

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Tall buildings

Question 20

Which of these is an example of a service?

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Tourism

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Farming

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Mining

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Manufacturing

Question 21

What is the name of the area surrounding a city where people live but work in the city?

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Suburb

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Town

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Village

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Hamlet

Question 22

Which of these is not a challenge faced by settlements?

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Too many schools

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Overcrowding

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Pollution

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Lack of infrastructure

Question 23

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

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

Question 24

How are settlements organized based on their importance and functions?

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By creating a hierarchy of settlements

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By grouping them based on similar size and population

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By separating them based on distance

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By classifying them based on economic activities

Question 25

A settlement is a place:

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Where people live permanently

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With a group of buildings in a rural area

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For people to gather for social events

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Used by travelers for temporary shelter

Question 26

An urban settlement is known for its:

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High population density

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Large area of land

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Agricultural activities

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Low levels of pollution

Question 27

A hamlet is a type of rural settlement where:

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Houses are spread out over a large area

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Houses are closely packed together

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There are many shops and services

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There is a large population

Question 28

The area around a settlement where people travel to work is called the:

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Catchment area

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Hinterland

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Suburb

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Urban fringe

Question 29

A community with over 10,000 people is called a:

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City

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Village

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Town

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Hamlet

Question 30

Which of these describes a dispersed settlement?

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Houses are spread out over a wide area

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Buildings are closely grouped together

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Found near major roads

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Typically found in mountainous regions

Question 31

What is a settlement?

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A place where people live

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An area of land used for farming

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A place where goods are traded

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A place with many buildings

Question 32

Which of these is an urban settlement?

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City

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Hamlet

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Village

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Farm

Question 33

Which is NOT an advantage of living in a large city?

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Less pollution

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Access to a range of services

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More job opportunities

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More cultural attractions

Question 34

Which type of settlement is most commonly found in the United Kingdom?

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Town

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City

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Hamlet

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Village

Question 35

Which type of settlement is typically small, with a close-knit community and limited amenities?

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Hamlet

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Town

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City

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Village

Question 36

Which settlement pattern describes a village that stretches along a river?

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Linear

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Circular

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Scattered

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Compact

Question 37

What term describes the land area surrounding a settlement?

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Hinterland

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Outback

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Territory

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Region

Question 38

Which type of settlement typically has the greatest variety of people?

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City

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Hamlet

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Village

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Town

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of settlements?

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Conserving natural resources

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Providing shelter

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Creating employment opportunities

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Fostering social interaction

Question 40

How have settlements evolved over time?

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From small villages to large cities

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From cities to small villages

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They have stayed largely the same

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They have become more isolated

Question 41

What is a settlement?

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A place where people live permanently

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A group of buildings only used for work

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A collection of houses and shops in a rural area

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A large town or city near the coast

Question 42

Which type of settlement is characterized by tall buildings, a large population, and lots of businesses?

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City

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Town

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Village

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Hamlet

Question 43

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

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Population density

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Size

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Number of buildings

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Distance from the coast

Question 44

What do we call a place where people live and work together?

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Settlement

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Building

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Country

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Town

Question 45

Which of these is a reason why people choose to live near water?

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It's important for drinking, farming, and transportation.

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There are often more trees near water.

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Water makes loud noises.

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It's usually colder near water.

Question 46

Which of these describes a rural settlement?

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It has a small population and few buildings.

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It has tall buildings and lots of traffic.

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It's always near a river.

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It's only found in cold climates.

Question 47

What's a benefit of living in a big city?

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There are many different jobs and places to visit.

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The air is cleaner in big cities.

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Food is cheaper in big cities.

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It's quieter than living in the countryside.

Question 48

What's a way to make settlements more environmentally friendly?

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Using energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances.

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Cutting down all the trees.

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Building more factories.

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Encouraging people to drive more.

Question 49

How can we reduce pollution in settlements?

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Using public transport instead of driving.

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Cutting down forests.

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Burning more fossil fuels.

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Building more roads.

Question 50

How can settlements have a positive impact on the environment?

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They can provide habitats for animals and plants.

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They always lead to deforestation.

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They use up all the natural resources.

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They increase the amount of pollution in the air.